Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 3HS
10 simple reasons to choose Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) in Leigh-on-Sea.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea
Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by half-termly topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea
Independent Prep Schools
Saint Pierre School (0.5 miles); St Michael's CofE Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Thorpe Hall Lower School (3.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hockley Primary School (3.8 miles); Bournes Green Junior School (4.3 miles); The Robert Drake Primary School (4.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Thorpe Hall School (4.6 miles); St John's School, Billericay (15.6 miles); Brentwood School (18.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Westcliff High School for Girls (0.3 miles); Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (0.4 miles); St Thomas More High School (0.5 miles).