“Founded by the Catholic Church”, these words encapsulate the very essence of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. It stands not just as a school but as a community. A place where faith and education intertwine.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School opened its doors in 1971. It is located in the London Borough of Enfield. The school is on The Limes Avenue near Bowes Road.
Interesting fact: Our Lady of Lourdes is known for supposedly having no corridors.
Our Lady of Lourdes aims to provide education for children of Catholic families. The Governing Body has sole responsibility for admissions. The school warmly welcomes pupils and families of other faiths.
The school’s houses are named after important places in the life of Jesus. Each house has its own colour.
Our Lady of Lourdes usually achieve high results in their KS2 tests. The school ranks among the top schools in Enfield.
From age 2, children are taken. The school day for Nursery runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm. There are fully flexible sessions. You can choose morning or full day sessions. Breakfast Club and After School Club are also available.
Our Lady of Lourdes Nursery class has space for 30 pupils. They will turn 3 years of age by 31st August. The school provides a fantastic learning environment for children to develop. The learning environment has the most up-to-date facilities. It encourages your child’s development. It provides a happy and secure stepping-stone.
The staff at Our Lady of Lourdes are highly qualified and caring. They provide a free hot lunch for all full-time children. They offer fun-packed activities across the week. These activities develop skills and understanding through play.
Our Lady of Lourdes Reception Class has space for 30 pupils. Children settle into their Reception class with ease. Pupils transitioning from Nursery have already developed much of the knowledge. They are well equipped to make progress in their phonics and reading.
Interesting fact: Our Lady of Lourdes offers a Buddy System. Reception pupils are assigned a Year 6 Buddy. They will look out for them during the school day. They help them to find their way around the school.
Teaching children to become fluent and confident readers is a high priority. Early Years professionals provide opportunities to read before school. Additional support groups are available.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 210 pupils. As of November 2024, there were 182 pupils enrolled. 40 pupils are eligible for free school meals.
The chair of governors is Nicola Madigan. Her term ends on 31 August 2026.
As we stand here today let’s appreciate the commitment that Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has to faith, education and community.