St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Low Fell is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is a school that local families clearly want to get into. With 208 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is essentially full, and the oversubscription picture is striking: for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 88 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. All 27 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is high, being realistic about your chances is important. The school serves a relatively affluent catchment; just 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. As a Roman Catholic school, its religious character will be a factor for many families considering it, and the admission policy will reflect that priority.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 79 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: stpeterslowfell.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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