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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Balmoral Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3BT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.0 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community and effective teaching. The school excels in literacy and numeracy, achieving 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. However, only 3% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.5%
Asian Indian10.4%
White Other9.4%
Asian Other8.4%
Black African6.4%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black Other2.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.04669, -2.79291 · LA1 3BT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119621
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rated by Ofsted?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster a good school?
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster scores 78.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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