Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leigh-on-Sea for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 59 schools in Southend-on-Sea. It ranks 6th of 8 primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 9 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils enjoy learning and playing together. The school values of understanding, kindness, respect, faith, excellence and responsibility can be seen in action throughout the day. Everyone looks forward to celebrating these values on 'hot chocolate Friday'. Pupils say that they feel safe here. They know what bullying is and why it is wrong. They say it happens rarely. Pupils are confident that adults will stop bullying if it happens. In lessons, pupils listen carefully to their teachers. Pupils do their best to understand ambitious new ideas. They work together sensibly and share their ideas eagerly. They know it is important to keep trying if work is tricky. They say their teachers will help them if they need it. Breaktimes are friendly and calm. There is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their games. Pupils of all ages mix happily. Older pupils readily help and encourage younger pupils. Pupils enjoy the clubs on offer. There are many sporting opportunities for all pupils. The choir is well attended and the pupils sing with great enthusiasm. Other clubs, including before- and after-school care, provide many ways for pupils to enjoy their time at school beyond the classroom.
What the school should improve
- Clear curriculum plans are in place. In a few subjects, these are not implemented well enough. When this happens, pupils find it difficult to complete activities and retain the important learning that leaders have planned. Leaders must ensure that all curriculum plans are implemented as intended.
- Following a period of change, a small proportion of parents lack confidence in communication with leaders. Leaders should review arrangements for communicating with parents and strategies to involve them in school life to enable parents to support their children at school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
66 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
464 pupils on roll, with places for 473
Schools near Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Saint Pierre School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Blenheim Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Nutman
- Phone
- 01702475689
- Address
- Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3HS
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- URN
- 144987
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.