Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 66th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2023, report published 21 June 2023
- 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 25 April 2023
Our Lady of Lourdes is a happy and friendly school. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and learning. Pupils are enthusiastic about coming to school. They work hard and typically learn well, which can be seen in the quality of work that they produce in different subjects. Pupils behave sensibly and the school is calm and orderly. Staff have positive relationships with their pupils and model respectful behaviour. Pupils are kept safe, and the few instances of bullying are dealt with swiftly. Leaders have designed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious. In most subjects, including mathematics, pupils increase their knowledge and understanding during their time at the school. However, in a small number of subjects, the curriculum is less well implemented. Physical health is a priority and there are ample opportunities for pupils to develop skills and stamina during lessons, sports events and playtimes. For example, many pupils take part in a daily mile and recently took part in a 'mini-marathon'. Parents and carers are effusive in their praise. Many commented specifically about the strong partnership between school and home, and the community spirit fostered by school leaders.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teaching does not take sufficient account of what pupils have learned previously. The tasks and activities teachers set do not reflect the ambition of the curriculum. In these instances, pupils' knowledge and understanding are not developed sequentially. As a result, they do not secure as deep an understanding in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about what pupils have learned previously, and use this to build pupils' knowledge cumulatively.
- At times, teachers do not check pupils' understanding of what they have learned. Errors and misconceptions are not consistently identified or corrected, and so persist in some pupils' understanding. Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding so that they are well supported to learn and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Manorside Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Summerside Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Moss Hall Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Moss Hall Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Barbara Costa
- Phone
- 02083461681
- Address
- Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101331
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.