St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cate Gili-Ross, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3553rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 21 in Fylde.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 28 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham 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 | Norfolk Road, Lytham St Annes, Fylde, FY8 4JG |
| Headteacher | Cate Gili-Ross |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3553rd of 13,686
Nationally
499th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 21
In Fylde
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norfolk Road, Lytham St Annes
Fylde, FY8 4JG
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