The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 30.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Louise O'Mahony (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Haig Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellfield Academy
Secondary · Very close
Northbrook Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 723m away
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 753m away
Woodlea Junior School
Primary · 784m away
Academy@Worden
Secondary · 825m away
Leyland Methodist Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Leyland, PR25 2QA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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