St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leyland, PR25 1TL · Lancashire · primary school
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281st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,338 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, cheerleading, fitness, fencing, and Bikeability clubs, alongside gymnastics, dance, rugby, Scottish dancing, and yoga. Trips include visits to Cobble Hey Farm and Military School UK. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a "friendly place where everyone is welcome" where they feel "safe and happy." Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils build knowledge effectively from the early years through to Year 6, with particular strength in reading. The inspection notes that governors hold leaders to account effectively and are considerate of staff well-being.
Strengths
- Teachers maintain "high expectations for pupils’ achievement," ensuring all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can complete work and learn well.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with staff providing expert phonics teaching and effective support to help pupils who are falling behind to "catch up rapidly."
- Pupils demonstrate "respectful attitudes" and follow rules well, contributing to a "calm and orderly" environment where bullying is rare.
- Leaders ensure pupils with SEND are "identified quickly and accurately" and receive careful adaptations to learn alongside classmates.
- The curriculum prepares pupils well for future life, including lessons on managing money and understanding diversity in families and the wider community.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders are at an "earlier stage" in gathering information on curriculum impact, which limits their ability to ensure pupils achieve as well as they should over time. Leaders should develop a clear overview of this impact to identify necessary improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training to recognise signs of abuse and knowing how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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