The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Simon Lawman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Moss Lane, St Catherine's Catholic School, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoselyn House School
Independent · Very close
Farington Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Lever House Primary School
Primary · 579m away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 786m away
Leyland Methodist Junior School
Primary · 878m away
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Primary · 878m away
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wellfield Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's RC Primary School?
St Catherine's RC Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's RC Primary School take?
St Catherine's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's RC Primary School?
St Catherine's RC Primary School is in Leyland, PR25 4SJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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