OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Gloucestershire, Bristol

Education Centre Information: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Clifton
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 204
Number of boys: 108
Number of girls: 96
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1966, the school serves a 'well-established' area chiefly in the borough of Kingswood but also the adjacent boroughs. The main building houses an assembly hall, library and eight classrooms. There is a sports field to the rear of the building, two hard-court play areas, a quiet seating area and two additional classrooms in separate buildings adjacent to the school. The school aims to 'foster faith religious conviction and commitment, encourage the pursuit of excellence for the individual, work for the development of the whole child'. It has 'strong' links with the parish and local community and considers sport, music and drama 'important to the development of the whole child'. Extra-curricular activities include football, rounders, netball, 'new image' rugby, drama, hockey, choir, music groups, recorder and singing group. Pupils participate in various arts festivals and some drama performances and musical events are held for parents. Our Lady of Lourdes has 'a good relationship' with the education psychologist who helps ensure special needs children are identified and helped.