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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

Preston, PR2 2SAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Preston is a popular choice among local families, with 23 out of 25 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 56 applications for those places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.24, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view survey recommendation percentage. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 205 children, just below its capacity of 210. Over 30 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average and indicates a diverse intake. The headteacher is L Scanlon.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPoulton Street, Preston, Preston, PR2 2SA
HeadteacherL Scanlon
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballCricketDanceGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.