St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston, PR1 3YJ · Lancashire · primary school
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314th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.9/10 against 3,191 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 new report-card framework affect daily teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a culture of warmth and welcome, ensuring pupils feel they belong. Inspectors found that the school meets the expected standard across all key areas, with particular praise for the swift improvements made to teaching and the strong support provided for vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "open culture" for safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils "feel safe."
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and "highly-effective strategies" for behaviour, resulting in a "calm, orderly atmosphere" where bullying is rare.
- Staff build "trusting relationships with parents and carers," providing effective support that helps secure regular attendance and pupil wellbeing.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "tailored" support that helps them "flourish academically and socially."
- The personal development programme is "thoughtfully sequenced," helping pupils understand safety, consent, and healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils in all subjects have "sufficient opportunity to practise new learning" so they can confidently use acquired knowledge.
- Staff in the early years should plan learning that supports children to "deepen their knowledge in all areas of the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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