St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham

About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Lytham is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has 201 pupils on roll, just shy of its capacity of 210, so there is a little breathing room in terms of space. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its neighbours. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 67 applications for just 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.39. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a very good chance of getting in. The headteacher is Cate Gili-Ross, who leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections.

Academically, St Peter's performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Lancashire average of 60%. This places the school 6th out of 21 primary schools in the Fylde local authority area, and in the top 50 nationally by this metric. Results are particularly strong in writing, where 91% of pupils met the expected standard, and 13% achieved a higher standard. Reading and maths both saw 81% and 72% of pupils reaching the expected level respectively, with average scaled scores of 104 in each. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection in January 2019 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, with early years provision also rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, gymnasium, sports hall, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, athletics, tennis, netball, dance and swimming, while clubs such as Eco Club, Drama, Film Club, Art Club and Book Club provide enrichment beyond the classroom. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form. Given its strong academic outcomes relative to the local area, its Catholic character, and its clear oversubscription, St Peter's is likely to suit families who prioritise a faith-based primary with a proven track record in core subjects and a genuinely popular local reputation.

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