The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 165
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Scholz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Green, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarstang Community Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Primary · 2.2km away
Nateby Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Preston, PR3 0HS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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