The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Annalisa Howarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbrar Academy
Independent · 386m away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 737m away
The Roebuck School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.0km away
Deepdale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elms School
Special school · 1.2km away
Acorns Primary School
Special school · 1.2km away
Stoneygate Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston take?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston is in Preston, PR1 7DR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston have a sixth form?
No, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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