St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
URN: 119599 • Blackpool FY3 8BT
Overview
- Name
- St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119599
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Frances Wygladala (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8BT
Summary
St. Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, located in Blackpool, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 211 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 202. As the oldest Catholic primary school in the area, it fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a strong relationship with God, guided by the school motto, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
The school prioritises a child-centred approach, promoting a safe and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to strive for their best. The curriculum is designed to be creative and challenging, with a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning. St. Kentigern's actively involves parents and the local community, encouraging participation in school events and activities to enhance the educational experience.
With a dedicated staff team committed to individualised education, St. Kentigern's offers a range of extracurricular activities and support for children with special educational needs. The school aims to create a collaborative partnership with families to ensure each child thrives academically and socially.
The school prioritises a child-centred approach, promoting a safe and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to strive for their best. The curriculum is designed to be creative and challenging, with a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning. St. Kentigern's actively involves parents and the local community, encouraging participation in school events and activities to enhance the educational experience.
With a dedicated staff team committed to individualised education, St. Kentigern's offers a range of extracurricular activities and support for children with special educational needs. The school aims to create a collaborative partnership with families to ensure each child thrives academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 202
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-04-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 102 | 109 | 202 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 102 | 109 | 202 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 102 | 109 | 202 | 19.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 102 | 109 | 202 | 19.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 99 | 111 | 202 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 100 | 108 | 202 | 12.00 |
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