
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is a primary academy located in Blackpool, Lancashire. It serves a diverse community and caters to children aged between 2 and 11 years. With a total enrolment of 248 pupils, the school operates above its planned capacity of 220, reflecting its popularity within the local area. The academy follows a Roman Catholic ethos, encouraging students to develop within a framework of faith and community values. The school’s motto, 'In kindness and faith we belong', encapsulates its commitment to nurturing both academic and spiritual growth in its students. The school is situated on Lightwood Avenue, making it easily accessible for families in the surrounding neighborhoods, and it provides a nursery for younger learners, indicating its commitment to early childhood education. The mixed-gender school has a balanced demographic, with slightly more girls (139) than boys (109), and a significant percentage of pupils (33.3%) are eligible for free school meals, highlighting its role in serving a socio-economically diverse community.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)