The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Holt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Balmoral Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLancaster Royal Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 674m away
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Lancaster High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Our Lady's Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Chadwick High School
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster take?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is in Lancaster, LA1 3BT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster have a sixth form?
No, The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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