SchoolScoresSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Norfolk Road, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4JG
01253 734658 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Lytham St Annes comparisons use the 6 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lytham St Annes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lytham St Annes figures pool parents at the Lytham St Annes schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 119628), before it changed to its current form.
73% — 13 points above the Lancashire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lytham CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lytham Hall Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ansdell Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 15% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Annes on Sea St Thomas' CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heyhouses Endowed CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham?
98% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152401.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.