The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
106
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.
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Smith (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Shore Academy
Secondary · Very close
Thames Primary Academy
Primary · 694m away
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Primary · 710m away
Armfield Academy
All-through · Grammar · 870m away
BFC School
Independent · 978m away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 989m away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Revoe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 2AU, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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