Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2AU
Part of: THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Blackpool, FY4 2AU
248 Pupils
254 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
33.30% FSM %
109 Boys
139 Girls
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackpool, Blackpool, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 248 pupils on roll. School capacity: 254. Current headteacher: Sarah Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool South
Ward Victoria
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046597
URN 141115
Data Last Updated 31-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Julie McLeod Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rose Childs Local Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emily Duxbury Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Cath Kelly Local Governor 01/01/2022 22/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Amy Murphy Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Frank Osman Local Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Parkinson Local Governor 11/04/2022 10/04/2026 Elected by parents
Helen Richards Local Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Elected by parents
Dominic Standing Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michelle Staveley Local Governor 01/01/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anne Stewart Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy has 248 pupils, with a capacity of 254.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is Mrs Sarah Smith.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is at Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2AU, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2AU
01253403232
www.stcuthbertsacademy.co.uk
Location
FY4 2AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141115
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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