Our Lady's Catholic College
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Attainment 8 of 41.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.51
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.74, -0.27]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 155 | 41.3 | — | 51.6% | 8.4% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 37.7 | -0.51 | 43.3% | 14.7% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 38.2 | -0.40 | 48.0% | 10.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 149 | 36.2 | -0.76 | 44.0% | 21.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 119798 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Seddon |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | LA1 2RX |
| Latest pupils | 155 |
| FSM eligible | 39.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX
www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk152466689| DfE number | 4717 |
| UKPRN | 10004916 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Publication date | 19 May 2024 |