Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Preston, PR5 5TB · Lancashire · primary school
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348th 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 3,623 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Drama Club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 378. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Overview
Pupils attend a “happy and caring school” where they feel safe and valued by “kind and nurturing staff.” The school has successfully improved standards since its previous inspection, with pupils achieving well across a broad range of subjects and demonstrating positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children making a “remarkably strong start” and settling quickly into routines.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly structured, ensuring teachers know “what to teach and when to teach it.”
- Reading is a strength, supported by an “effective phonics curriculum” and books carefully matched to pupils’ abilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, learning the same content as peers through “suitable adaptations.”
- Staff are “well supported” and governors provide “effective challenge” while considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, “gaps in their learning” are not always identified or addressed consistently, meaning some older pupils move on before they are ready. The school should ensure these gaps are identified and pupils are helped to catch up.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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