The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Scanlon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCedar Lodge School
Independent · 546m away
The Willows
Independent · 618m away
The Roebuck School
Primary · 724m away
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 758m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.3km away
Moorbrook School
Special school · 1.4km away
Abrar Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Ashton Community Science College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is in Preston, PR2 2SA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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