Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR2 5SD · Lancashire · primary school
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67th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bible Fun, Drawing Club, Reading club, Field Day Prop Making, and Eco-Club. Sports include Cricket, Rounders, Multi-skills, and Girls’ Cricket, while the Choir provides musical opportunities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the named clubs scheduled within the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “welcoming and friendly” environment where they “feel safe” and “adults look after them well.” The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that is “rich and vibrant,” fostering a “love of learning” and ensuring most pupils achieve well across subjects. Leaders and governors are effective, prioritising staff well-being while driving developments that prepare pupils exceptionally well for later life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully ordered from Reception to Year 6, ensuring “new knowledge sticks in pupils’ memories” and work standards increase as pupils progress.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with a “high-quality curriculum” and “highly purposeful environment” that enables children to “engage deeply in their learning.”
- Personal development is outstanding; pupils become “healthy, responsible citizens” through a well-designed PSHE curriculum and opportunities for “courageous advocacy” against injustice.
- Reading is prioritised with a “consistent approach,” resulting in most pupils gaining “increasing fluency and accuracy” through daily phonics sessions.
- Staff identify additional needs early and liaise with parents and agencies to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “get the right help to access the curriculum.”
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure teaching activities are “closely matched to the curriculum” so that all pupils learn key knowledge sufficiently well, as some activities currently do not align well enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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