Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Lytham St Annes
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lytham St Annes. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 8 schools in Lytham St Annes with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School are Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 90% maths); and Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolSt Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolHeyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolLytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Asian (5%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Banbury Road (by), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 189 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2023 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Term dates
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lancashire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lytham St Annes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lytham St Annes
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
110
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,548
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,009
Per pupil
£1138k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is at Kenilworth Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LB.