St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Voluntary aidedProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Moss Lane, PR25 4SJ

Moss Lane, PR25 4SJ Website 01772423767

From official sources

GoodMay 2023View full report

Ages5 - 11

Pupils212

GoodMay 2023

Ages5 - 11

Pupils212

Inspected May 2023 · View report

74% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25

1.2 per place

First choices

Oversubscribed · 2026-27 · Reception

Pupils (January 2026 census)

212

87.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

On-site nursery

Childcare at this site

Separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand. KS2 results rapidly declining, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

Inspection: Good · 2 more facts

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

Results

Rapidly Declining

KS2 SATs Combined: 74% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Admissions · 1.2x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

1.2 first-choice applicants per place

Source · the council's offer figures and DfE admissions statistics, 2026-27

Inspection · Good, May 2023 (3 years ago)

Source · Ofsted · Inspected May 2023

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 74% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £6,915 spent per pupil (2025-26)

Total spending per pupil (council school return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2025-26

School facts · Voluntary Aided · Primary · 5 - 11

Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Liverpool

Governance

Voluntary aided

Pupils per year group

~35*

Headteacher

Mrs Leanne Brown

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Mar 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· May 2023IMD 2025deprivation

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Key metrics · Absence 3.8% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity213 pupils on roll — 87.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 6 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSt Ambrose · South Ribble · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 1

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality · energy rating

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 62

Lancashire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total744

Top categories

Violent crime

276 (37%)

Anti-social behaviour

219 (29%)

Shoplifting

64 (9%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,348 Lancashire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)26

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m19

Nearest site214m

Includes6 public parks, 1 playing fields, 7 play spaces

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 64.8 dB daytime, peaking at 79.6 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	16.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band D · score 77 · 2025

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,693 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: May 2023Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Mar 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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How close did you need to live?

September 2026 entry: 30 of 35 who put it first were offered a place; 96 applied for 30 places.

We can’t say from this how far away a family could live and still get a place.

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

Priority order when there are more applications than places, 2027-28 (Reception):

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish formerly known as St Catherine Laboure. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Voluntary aidedProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Moss Lane, PR25 4SJ

Moss Lane, PR25 4SJ Website 01772423767

From official sources

GoodMay 2023View full report

Ages5 - 11

Pupils212

GoodMay 2023

Ages5 - 11

Pupils212

Inspected May 2023 · View report

74% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25

1.2 per place

First choices

Oversubscribed · 2026-27 · Reception

Pupils (January 2026 census)

212

87.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

On-site nursery

Childcare at this site

Separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand. KS2 results rapidly declining, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

Inspection: Good · 2 more facts

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

Results

Rapidly Declining

KS2 SATs Combined: 74% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Admissions · 1.2x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

1.2 first-choice applicants per place

Source · the council's offer figures and DfE admissions statistics, 2026-27

Inspection · Good, May 2023 (3 years ago)

Source · Ofsted · Inspected May 2023

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 74% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £6,915 spent per pupil (2025-26)

Total spending per pupil (council school return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2025-26

School facts · Voluntary Aided · Primary · 5 - 11

Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Liverpool

Governance

Voluntary aided

Pupils per year group

~35*

Headteacher

Mrs Leanne Brown

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Mar 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· May 2023IMD 2025deprivation

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Key metrics · Absence 3.8% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity213 pupils on roll — 87.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 6 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSt Ambrose · South Ribble · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 1

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality · energy rating

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 62

Lancashire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total744

Top categories

Violent crime

276 (37%)

Anti-social behaviour

219 (29%)

Shoplifting

64 (9%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,348 Lancashire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)26

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m19

Nearest site214m

Includes6 public parks, 1 playing fields, 7 play spaces

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 64.8 dB daytime, peaking at 79.6 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	16.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band D · score 77 · 2025

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,693 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: May 2023Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Mar 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

Export available on Pro

Spotted something wrong?

Data sourced from DfE GIAS, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

More about St Catherine's Catholic Primary SchoolAdmissions rules · key facts · nearby schools

How close did you need to live?

September 2026 entry: 30 of 35 who put it first were offered a place; 96 applied for 30 places.

We can’t say from this how far away a family could live and still get a place.

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

Priority order when there are more applications than places, 2027-28 (Reception):

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish formerly known as St Catherine Laboure. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

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

Ofsted judged St Catherine's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 212 pupils on roll.

What are St Catherine's Catholic Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 74% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School located?

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is located in Leyland, PR25 4SJ, Lancashire.

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

St Catherine'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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Catherine'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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School?

When St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish formerly known as St Catherine Laboure. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority goes to children living closest to the school, by shortest distance. Distances are measured in a straight line between the Ordnance Survey address points of the home and the school and are the deciding factor, with nearer addresses given priority over those further away.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.9% of pupils at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

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Place & Setting

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Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Contact the school directly

Nearby schools within 5 km

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

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At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

The answers

Quick summary

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

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

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Contact the school directly

Nearby schools within 5 km

Explore nearby

Similar schools nearby