Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney

URN: 139527 • Witney OX28 5JZ

Overview

Name
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
URN
139527
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rosaleen Gowers (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01993702480
Website
Visit
Address
Curbridge Road, Witney OX28 5JZ

Summary

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Witney, Oxfordshire, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 187 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school operates under the Pope Francis Multi Academy Company and is committed to providing a child-centred education that promotes social, emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual development. The school day runs from 8:40 AM to 3:20 PM, and students are grouped into four houses for various in-school competitions, fostering teamwork and leadership skills.

The curriculum at Our Lady of Lourdes is designed to ensure that all children, from Reception to Year 6, receive a high-quality education. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting its calm and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The early years program is well-organised, preparing children effectively for their transition to Year 1.

The school actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, through its Catholic ethos and curriculum. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and admissions are open year-round for new pupils. For more information or to arrange a school tour, parents can contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
210
Pupils
187
Boys
80
Girls
107
FSM %
18.20
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 187 80 107 210 18.20
2024-09-11 195 78 117 210 15.40
2023-09-11 190 81 109 210 15.30
2022-09-11 190 81 109 210 15.30
2021-09-11 180 85 95 210 14.40
2020-09-11 180 85 95 210 12.20

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