St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston, PR1 6HQ · Lancashire · primary school
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161st 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 — 5.8/10 against 3,750 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady, Young Voices, Martial Arts, and Digital Leaders Club, play mixed football or tag rugby, and visit Brockholes Nature Reserve. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the Digital Leaders Club involve?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Overview
Pupils are “happy to attend this caring school” where they feel safe and welcome. Leaders maintain “high expectations for all pupils,” resulting in most achieving well within a “happy and calm” environment. The school has successfully addressed past underachievement, with current pupils learning the curriculum securely.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum that engages pupils and captures their interest,” ensuring clear progression from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with a new phonics programme delivered effectively by well-trained staff who quickly support those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as peers, with staff “adept at carefully adapting” delivery to ensure they learn well.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being “polite and respectful” and demonstrating good manners, such as holding doors open for others.
- Staff feel valued and proud to work at the school, with leaders having made decisions to reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, new subject leaders are “less clear about how well pupils are learning the curriculum,” hindering their ability to identify necessary staff support.
- Leaders should ensure staff in these subjects receive the required support and training to deliver the curriculum “with confidence” and as intended.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are well trained and work effectively with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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