The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 47
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Birch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston currently has 47 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is in Preston, PR3 0ZJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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