Caton Primary School
Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Caton Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 18th of 24 primary schools in Lancaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2019, report published 11 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils are happy in this small and friendly school. They feel safe. They know that if they have any worries there is an adult that they can talk to. Pupils are kind and thoughtful. In their roles as prefects, librarians and play leaders, pupils act as role models and set an example to other pupils. Pupils proudly showcase their talents through musical performances, performing arts and talent shows. Through these activities, pupils build their confidence and independence. The school is ambitious about what pupils can achieve. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are positive about their school and their learning. Many pupils achieve well and are ready for the next stage of their education. Typically, pupils behave well during lessons and around school. Staff encourage them to behave sensibly and to treat others with respect. Teachers step in quickly when pupils need help to follow the school's rules or to regulate their own emotions. This ensures that pupils' behaviour is addressed sensitively and effectively. The school provides opportunities for pupils to learn about faiths and cultures that may be different to their own. These experiences support pupils to value difference.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school is determining the precise knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should happen. This means that, sometimes, staff do not emphasise and revisit some important ideas and concepts. This makes it difficult to pupils to connect what they know with new learning. The school should make clear to staff the important knowledge that it wants pupils to learn in each area of the school's curriculum.
- Occasionally, the activities that pupils complete do not help them to deepen their learning as effectively as they could. This hinders some pupils from learning all they should. The school should support staff in selecting activities that help pupils to acquire and remember knowledge securely overtime.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 85
Schools near Caton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Gail Bowskill
- Phone
- 01524770104
- Address
- Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119322
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.