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The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.3 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. Although only 36% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, it ranks in the top 95% of schools across the UK for this measure, indicating a strong overall performance relative to national expectations. However, the lower percentages for higher standards (3%) suggest room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.8%
Black African11.9%
White Other9.5%
Asian Indian4.9%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.77496, -2.65836 · PR2 6LX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149414
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston scores 11.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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