The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 345
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Kerry Harvey (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
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall take?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is in Preston, PR5 5TB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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