SchoolScoresOur Lady of Lourdes RC School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HA
01273 306980 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Brighton comparisons use the 23 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 | Brighton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 61% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 92% | 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. Brighton figures pool parents at the Brighton 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
27 pupils in this year group.
48% — 12 points below the Brighton and Hove average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Brighton and Hove. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 26.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 17th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 18.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.9%* | 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
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saltdean Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Telscombe Cliffs Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodingdean Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peacehaven Heights Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- City Academy Whitehawk 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 31% 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 RC School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Our Lady of Lourdes RC School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
97% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Our Lady of Lourdes RC School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Our Lady of Lourdes RC School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 114544.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.