The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Price (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Catforth, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Catforth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Catforth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Catforth Primary School?
Catforth Primary School currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catforth Primary School take?
Catforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catforth Primary School?
Catforth Primary School is in Preston, PR4 0HL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catforth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Catforth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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