How many pupils attend The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has 393 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston take?

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston have a religious character?

Yes — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?

When The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of The Blessed Sacrament; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57% of pupils at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston

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.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of The Blessed Sacrament.
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
4Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each of the 8 categories, two further provisions are applied in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced at time of application places the child at the top of the category; (ii) attendance of a brother or sister at the school at time of enrolment increases priority within the category after (i). Twins/siblings from multiple births will be admitted where logistically possible even if it exceeds PAN, where one is the last child ranked within PAN.

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.

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has 393 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston take?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston located?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston is located in Preston, PR2 6LX, Lancashire.
How do I apply to The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston have a religious character?: Yes — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: When The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of The Blessed Sacrament; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57% of pupils at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston

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.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of The Blessed Sacrament.
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
4Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has 393 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston take?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston located?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston is located in Preston, PR2 6LX, Lancashire.
How do I apply to The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston have a religious character?: Yes — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: When The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of The Blessed Sacrament; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57% of pupils at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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