SchoolScoresOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Lock Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PJ
0161 775 2847 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 September 2018. 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 5 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Manchester (Trafford) comparisons use the 17 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester (Trafford) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester (Trafford) figures pool parents at the Manchester (Trafford) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106346), before it changed to its current form.
68% — 4 points below the Trafford average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 108 | 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 Trafford. 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.5% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 12.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 17th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 9.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.45% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 27 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 10.2%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Forest Gate Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Partington Central Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cadishead Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- St Helen's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Irlam Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Irlam Endowed Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oughtrington Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 54% 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 School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
92% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 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 151040.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.