St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Slater Lane, Leyland, PR25 1TLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leyland for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 9th of 14 primary schools in Leyland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 8 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Pupils like their school. They said that it is a friendly place where everyone is welcome. Pupils enjoy meeting up with their friends at playtimes, for example, to play football or just for a chat. If they prefer a quiet space, they know that they can visit the 'thinking room'. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. They know that there is always someone to talk to about any worries that they might have. Teachers have high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils enjoy the interesting curriculum that their teachers provide. If pupils do not understand something, they know that they can ask their teacher for help. This enables pupils to complete their work and to learn well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils understand the school rules and follow them well. They know that teachers expect them to behave well. For example, children in the early years learn to hang up their coats in the right place. Older pupils walk around the school sensibly. These things help to make the school a calm and orderly place. Pupils said that bullying is rare in this school. They trust adults to take swift and effective action to stop any bullying should it ever occur. There are many opportunities for pupils to take on roles of responsibility. For example, some pupils become house captains and others act as 'reading buddies' to children in the early years. Pupils especially enjoy caring for the school's therapy dog, Daisy.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders are at an earlier stage in their work to understand whether the curriculum is having the impact that they intend for children and pupils, including those with SEND. This prevents these leaders from identifying any necessary improvements to the curriculum, which might help pupils to learn better. Leaders should ensure that they develop a clear overview of the impact of the curriculums in these subjects, so that pupils learn well over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Anne's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Leyland St James Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Moss Side Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodlea Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs E Darnell
- Phone
- 01772422769
- Address
- Slater Lane, Leyland, PR25 1TL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119578
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.