Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Scanlon, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 25 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Poulton Street, Preston, Preston, PR2 2SA |
| Headteacher | L Scanlon |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Poulton Street, Preston
Preston, PR2 2SA
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