The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Jim Blakely (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Primary · 778m away
Garstang Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Garstang Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Nateby Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School take?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR3 1PB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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