St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Leyland, PR25 4SJ · Lancashire · primary school
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71st 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 — 7.8/10 against 4,296 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bikeability and Tots on Tyres. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Tots on Tyres sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining in the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and proud to be part of the St Catherine’s family,” benefiting from strong relationships with staff who know them well. The school delivers a “well-organised and ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and behave positively.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that “builds pupils’ knowledge effectively from early years to Year 6,” with teachers using effective assessment strategies to consolidate learning.
- Reading is “placed at the centre of the curriculum,” with early phonics instruction ensuring pupils read with “fluency and increasing confidence” and older pupils developing a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive tailored support, allowing them to “play a full and active role in all aspects of school life.”
- The school fosters positive personal development, with pupils learning about “diverse cultures and religions” and understanding that “everyone is equal.”
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are “polite and well mannered,” move around the school “in a calm and orderly way,” and rarely disrupt lessons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders do not fully support teachers in organising their workload effectively, resulting in expectations that are “sometimes too high” and causing staff to carry a “heavy workload that can sometimes be unmanageable.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are “well trained and are alert to signs of harm, abuse or neglect” working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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