Our Lady's Catholic College
URN: 119798 • Lancaster LA1 2RX
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady's Catholic College
- URN
- 119798
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Seddon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0152466689
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Morecambe Road, Lancaster LA1 2RX
Summary
Our Lady's Catholic College is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Lancaster, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 999 pupils and a capacity of 1,148. The school prides itself on its Catholic ethos, guided by the teachings of Christ and the Gospel values of compassion, justice, and hope. The community is diverse, welcoming students of various faiths and backgrounds, and has been recognised as a Lancashire School of Sanctuary for its commitment to inclusivity and support for all students.
The curriculum at Our Lady's is designed to encourage academic achievement while fostering personal growth and social responsibility. The school promotes the idea of aspiring to be more, urging students to develop their talents and reach out to those in need. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for active, compassionate citizenship.
Parents interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to schedule a visit to experience the vibrant community and observe the dedicated teaching staff in action. For further information or to arrange a tour, parents can contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Our Lady's is designed to encourage academic achievement while fostering personal growth and social responsibility. The school promotes the idea of aspiring to be more, urging students to develop their talents and reach out to those in need. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for active, compassionate citizenship.
Parents interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to schedule a visit to experience the vibrant community and observe the dedicated teaching staff in action. For further information or to arrange a tour, parents can contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Year 8 Options Form 2024 (other)
- Libresoft Librarian (other)
- School Synergy (other)
- Curriculum Newsletter - Spring 2024 (other)
- Curriculum Newsletter - Autumn 2024 (other)
- Curriculum Newsletter - Autumn 2023 (other)
- https://t.co/y4Dx2gTK5D (other)
- Digital Leaders Facebook Page (other)
- OLCC Facebook Page (other)
- Schools Financial Benchmarking (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1148
- Pupils
- 999
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 490
- FSM %
- 39.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 999 | 509 | 490 | 1148 | 39.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1012 | 515 | 497 | 1148 | 38.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1003 | 482 | 521 | 1148 | 38.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1003 | 482 | 521 | 1145 | 38.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 955 | 457 | 498 | 1145 | 37.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 884 | 400 | 484 | 1145 | 33.90 |
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