The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Sant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Goosnargh Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2BN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School take?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR3 2BN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goosnargh Oliverson's 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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