The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
URN: 119621 • Lancaster LA1 3BT
Overview
- Name
- The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
- URN
- 119621
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Holt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0152464686
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balmoral Road, Lancaster LA1 3BT
Summary
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School in Lancaster is a voluntary aided primary school with a strong foundation in the Catholic faith. With a current enrolment of 202 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for children from all backgrounds. The mission of the school is to unlock each child's potential through a curriculum that integrates academic excellence with the teachings of Christ, promoting values of love, forgiveness, and service.
The school offers a broad and creative curriculum designed to engage students and prepare them to be active citizens. Alongside academic learning, there is a strong emphasis on spiritual development and moral education, encouraging children to treat others with respect and kindness. The school has been recognized as a School of Sanctuary, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a diverse community where every child is valued.
In addition to its educational offerings, The Cathedral Catholic Primary School provides extensive pastoral support and a range of extracurricular activities, fostering strong partnerships with parents to enhance the overall school experience. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, with strong ties to St Peter’s Catholic Cathedral, enriching the cultural and spiritual life of its pupils.
The school offers a broad and creative curriculum designed to engage students and prepare them to be active citizens. Alongside academic learning, there is a strong emphasis on spiritual development and moral education, encouraging children to treat others with respect and kindness. The school has been recognized as a School of Sanctuary, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a diverse community where every child is valued.
In addition to its educational offerings, The Cathedral Catholic Primary School provides extensive pastoral support and a range of extracurricular activities, fostering strong partnerships with parents to enhance the overall school experience. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, with strong ties to St Peter’s Catholic Cathedral, enriching the cultural and spiritual life of its pupils.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 28.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 97 | 105 | 210 | 28.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 97 | 109 | 210 | 32.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 210 | 34.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 210 | 34.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 202 | 96 | 106 | 210 | 33.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 203 | 99 | 104 | 210 | 27.60 |
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