Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, DH6 2JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton is a primary school in Durham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 12th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 8 September 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

156 pupils on roll, with places for 168

Eligible for free school meals32.1%

32.1%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.8%

3.8%, 17.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.2%

21.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Shotton Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	43% met the expected standard
Thornley Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	54% met the expected standard
Ludworth Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Ashton
Phone: 01915261531
Website: ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, DH6 2JQ
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148788

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.