Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Huddersfield, Kirklees
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 17 July 2024. Kirklees has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2019 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, HD2 1EA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Kirklees
- Pupils on roll
- 234 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 17 July 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this vibrant and inclusive school.”
- “Pupils know and understand the school Catholic mission promises of learning, safety, love and honesty.”
- “Pupils are respectful of each other regardless of their differences.”
To improve
- “The newer areas of the curriculum are not yet fully embedded.”
- “As a result, there are some gaps in pupils’ knowledge as a legacy from the old curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 53% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 45 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 29 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2019 to 2026, as Kirklees published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kirklees.
- Christ Church CE Academy 0.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Ashbrow School 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Fixby Junior and Infant School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Thomas CE Primary School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Birkby Junior School 1.2 mi Good
- Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School 1.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School 1.5 mi Good
- Birkby Infant and Nursery School 1.5 mi Standards maintained Last distance published