St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
About St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy in Wyre is a primary school that serves a notably diverse intake relative to its local area. With 207 pupils on roll against a capacity of 246, the school has some room to grow, but the demand is clearly there: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 60 applications for just 21 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.86, and all first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.6%, which is significantly higher than the national average and suggests the school plays an important role in a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. As a Roman Catholic primary, it serves a mixed-gender cohort from ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. The headteacher is Samantha Solloway.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 29 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
17 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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.
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