The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
98%
Capacity
412
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Hannah, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13431st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 45 in Preston.
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 49 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, The Blessed Sacrament 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Farringdon Lane, Preston, Preston, PR2 6LX |
| Headteacher | Kelly Hannah |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.4% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 420 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (26%)
13431st of 13,686
Nationally
2019th of 2,065
In North West
45th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
26%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
26%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Farringdon Lane, Preston
Preston, PR2 6LX
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