Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is a primary school in Brighton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 75 schools in Brighton and Hove. It ranks 27th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2014, report published 5 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Pupils behave exceptionally well at this warm and caring school. They learn the importance of respect for all and reflect this in their excellent conduct. Pupils encourage each other to behave well and are supportive of others who might need encouragement to manage their own emotions. Pupils enjoy attending. They feel safe and know that teachers will deal with any concerns they may have. Pupils work hard to meet teachers' high expectations. For example, in mathematics pupils solve challenging 'real-world' problems or they improve their technique to beat personal bests in athletic events. The school has a high level of ambition for all. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils enjoy an exciting range of opportunities to learn new skills and represent the school. They participate excitedly in events where they plan their own businesses and sell their products and services to parents, carers and staff. All pupils also have opportunities to participate in a range of sporting events. They are keen to represent the school and have won competitions in netball and cricket. Pupils are proud of their success and enjoy the assemblies where they celebrate success.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not planned with the same precision as the best practice in the school. As a result, in these subjects pupils do not develop the skills and knowledge they need and do not learn as well as they should. Leaders must ensure that curriculum design in these subjects is improved to ensure that pupils learn the curriculum in a carefully sequenced way and consequently learn as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Saltdean Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Woodingdean Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anita Philbrook
- Phone
- 01273306980
- Address
- The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HA
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 114544
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.