SchoolScoresOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
01524 732289 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 June 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
54% — 6 points below the Lancashire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools in Carnforth. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Carnforth Christ Church, CofE, Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carnforth Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nether Kellet Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bolton-le-Sands CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 June 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151085.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.