The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Kelly Hannah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Tom Finney Community High School
Special school · Very close
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 755m away
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.0km away
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highfield Priory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Fishwick Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston take?
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston is in Preston, PR2 6LX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston have a sixth form?
No, The Blessed Sacrament 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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