Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

URN: 104916 • Southport PR8 4LT

Overview

Name
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
URN
104916
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren McCann (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Grantham Road, Southport PR8 4LT

Summary

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, located in Southport, Sefton, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 469 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 460. The school operates under a strong Catholic ethos, guided by its mission statement, “Live, Love, Learn,” which reflects its commitment to nurturing each child’s spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth within a supportive community.

The school prioritises values such as resilience, tolerance, love, and compassion, fostering an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Darren McCann since September 2021, is noted for its visibility and commitment to creating a positive school experience. The curriculum is designed to encourage active participation and responsibility among students, with opportunities for involvement in various councils and community activities.

Our Lady of Lourdes is well-supported by the local parish, enhancing the sense of community and shared values. The school aims to prepare pupils to become compassionate and responsible citizens, equipped to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

Key details

LA
Sefton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
460
Pupils
469
Boys
244
Girls
225
FSM %
18.30
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2019-07-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 469 244 225 460 18.30
2024-09-11 469 244 225 460 18.30
2023-09-11 516 265 251 600 15.50
2022-09-11 516 265 251 600 15.50
2021-09-11 523 273 250 600 14.20
2020-09-11 520 263 257 600 12.50

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