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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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- Birmingham B13 0EU
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: High priority on phonics, English, and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Consistent improvement in teaching quality leads to outstanding achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leadership to closely examine younger pupils' group achievements.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High standards above national average in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: High focus on closing gaps in attainment with extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behavior; pupils show respect and work collaboratively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled support staff help SEND pupils make outstanding progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Outstanding work to keep pupils safe, including online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel extremely safe and confident; strong focus on personal responsibility.
Parent Feedback: Parents say communication from the school is excellent.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved in their children's education through regular meetings and discussions.
Extracurricular Activities: Highly individualised physical education and fitness programme for every pupil.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of outdoor areas for various activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and create confidence in pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Challenging work for all abilities ensures no ceiling on pupil potential.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Requires consistent monitoring of younger pupils鈥� group performance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Skilled staff ensure no pupils fall behind; excellence celebrated.
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About Us
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 231 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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My name is Pauline David, and I would like to welcome you to the website of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Yardley Wood on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors.
We are aware that choosing a school for your child is one of the most significant choices you will have to make.
We sincerely hope that after viewing the setting we can offer for your child's safety and well-being, their academic success, and their spiritual development, you will think of OLOL Catholic Community as the ideal setting for your child to begin their journey toward becoming the person that God desires them to be.
Our school community at OLOL has many opportunity to practise the Jesuit qualities in their work, worship, and play thanks to our very strong relationships with our parish and the rich and varied liturgical experiences we provide for our students, faculty, and families.
Over the course of your child's time with us, we look forward to collaborating closely with the entire family and the Parish in order to share the burden of delivering a top-notch education in a supportive spiritual environment.
Through our website and our Twitter learning journey, we give parents a wealth of information on their children's education.
The staff at OLOL is dedicated and diligent, and they give the students in our school wonderful possibilities for teaching and learning.
Being able to serve the OLOL community as the Head Teacher is a privilege and a source of everyday joy.
I hope that as you navigate through these pages online, you will get a glimpse of what makes OLOL a notable and unique Catholic elementary school.
Parents who are interested in enrolling their kid at OLOL are advised to study the information on the pertinent pages of this website (https://www.ourladyoflourdesprimary.com/admissions/) or call our admissions officer at 01214442684.
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We are aware that choosing a school for your child is one of the most significant choices you will have to make.
We sincerely hope that after viewing the setting we can offer for your child's safety and well-being, their academic success, and their spiritual development, you will think of OLOL Catholic Community as the ideal setting for your child to begin their journey toward becoming the person that God desires them to be.
Our school community at OLOL has many opportunity to practise the Jesuit qualities in their work, worship, and play thanks to our very strong relationships with our parish and the rich and varied liturgical experiences we provide for our students, faculty, and families.
Over the course of your child's time with us, we look forward to collaborating closely with the entire family and the Parish in order to share the burden of delivering a top-notch education in a supportive spiritual environment.
Through our website and our Twitter learning journey, we give parents a wealth of information on their children's education.
The staff at OLOL is dedicated and diligent, and they give the students in our school wonderful possibilities for teaching and learning.
Being able to serve the OLOL community as the Head Teacher is a privilege and a source of everyday joy.
I hope that as you navigate through these pages online, you will get a glimpse of what makes OLOL a notable and unique Catholic elementary school.
Parents who are interested in enrolling their kid at OLOL are advised to study the information on the pertinent pages of this website (https://www.ourladyoflourdesprimary.com/admissions/) or call our admissions officer at 01214442684.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 25.8 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 14 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 14 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 17 | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1