The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11412 pupils

Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, PR2 6LXWebsite01772792572

Good412 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Sept 2021

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils412

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils412

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

412 / 420 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Miss Kelly Hannah

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 38%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

7.3%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.3%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support20.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication33 pupils (33%)

Not Assessed28 pupils (28%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder13 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (4%)

Other3 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils412

Free school meals34.5%

English as additional language21.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British56.8%

Black African11.9%

White Other9.5%

Indian4.9%

Pakistani4.4%

Asian Other3.9%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Black Other1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Other0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Traveller Irish0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,957

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,443 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,941

Support staff£2,173

Premises£122

Energy£142

Learning resources£191

Income per pupil£6,705

2023-24

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

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