The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Lancaster

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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BT

A Good-rated primary school in Lancaster where 80% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

202

Ages

4-11

FSM

28.2%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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About The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 62 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Mar 2020 — School remains Good
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

What is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's Ofsted rating?

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 62 responses): 97% of parents would recommend The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster.

What are The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's latest exam results?

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster located?

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 3BT).

How many pupils attend The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster has around 202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster with other schools?

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