The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Victoria Road
 Kirkham
 Preston
 Lancashire PR4 2BT
Telephone: 01772 684371

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
History: This school arose from The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Trust: The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese of Lancaster

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Robert Wylde (since January 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Sharon Barnett
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 9.02 / 5.97
Non-teaching Staff*: 11.21
Number of pupils: 210
Pupils Per Teacher: 23.3
Sex: Mixed (56% boys / 44% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 7.10% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 21.0%
Local child deprivation rate: 11.1% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 10.1%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 13.3%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.4km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Lancashire
Constituency: Fylde
Electoral Ward: Kirkham
School Number: 8883713

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 1st December 2015 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

External Links

DfE Record: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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