The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Gail Bowskill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Caton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Caton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caton Primary School?
Caton Primary School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caton Primary School take?
Caton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Caton Primary School?
Caton Primary School is in Lancaster, LA2 9NH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Caton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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