Welcome

The children, staff, and Governors of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Nursery and Primary School extend to you the warmest of welcomes. My name is Darren McCann, and I have the privilege of serving as headteacher here—a role I have proudly held since September 2021. As we move through the 2025–2026 academic year, I continue to be reminded just how quickly time passes when you are surrounded by joy, purpose, and a strong sense of community.

We are delighted that you are interested in our school. Our Lady of Lourdes is a place where faith and learning come together, and where our ethos is rooted in the knowledge that God is truly with us. Guided by Mary, our inspirational role model, we strive to be a faithful family of God—treating one another with kindness, respect, and love.

Our mission statement, “Live, Love, Learn,” captures our commitment to following the example of Christ by welcoming, nurturing, and celebrating every child as a unique and precious gift, created in the image and likeness of God.

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we value the dignity of every individual. We seek to recognise and nurture the ambitions and talents of all our pupils. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that every child grows spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Our ultimate goal is to help our children flourish into active, compassionate, and responsible citizens who are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

This website will give you a glimpse into the life of our vibrant school community, but choosing the right school for your child is a deeply important decision—one that cannot be fully captured online. We warmly invite you to visit us in person, where you will experience first-hand the sense of belonging and welcome that defines Our Lady of Lourdes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or simply wish to learn more about our school, please do not hesitate to get in touch—or even drop by for a cup of tea, coffee, or just a friendly chat. You will always be welcome here.

God bless,

Darren McCann
Headteacher

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