What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 189 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?

St Anne's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Anne's Catholic Primary School located?

St Anne's Catholic Primary School is located in Leyland, PR25 1TL, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Anne's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

When St Anne's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland. (see notes 3&10) 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.3% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Anne's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland. (see notes 3&10) 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 10
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note
5Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
7Any other children.

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "St Anne's Catholic Primary School Leyland 11 March 2026.pdf").

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Anne's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 189 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Anne's Catholic Primary School located?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School is located in Leyland, PR25 1TL, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Anne's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: When St Anne's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland. (see notes 3&10) 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.3% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Anne's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland. (see notes 3&10) 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 10
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note
5Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
7Any other children.

St Anne's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 189 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic Primary School take?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Anne's Catholic Primary School located?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School is located in Leyland, PR25 1TL, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Anne's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Anne's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: When St Anne's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland. (see notes 3&10) 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.3% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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