The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Deakin (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
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | 07 June 2010
Full inspection
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Hill, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2FJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is in Preston, PR3 2FJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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