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The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Victoria Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
210
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 210 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
210 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.7%
Free school meals
4.8%
EAL
0.9%
SEN support
8.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.0%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.32
Teachers (FTE)
26.3
Pupils per teacher
7.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£52,696
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
2
Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,905
Spend per pupil
£5,281
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Victoria Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BT
Phone
01772684371
Headteacher
Robert Wylde

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Teaching Assistant Level 2A
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham?
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham have?
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is part of THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham?
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is located at Victoria Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BT.

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