Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Preston.
Summary of the comparison
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang are primary schools in Preston.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was judged exceptional and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (85.0% in 2022-23, 90.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | PrestonGarstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | PrestonSt Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | A85/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 5th of 466 in Lancashire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: OutstandingStronger figure | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Voluntary aided school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 210 | 175 | |
| Location | Preston, PR3 1PB | Preston, PR3 1RB | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 90.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 16.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 110.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 110.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 261 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 8.8% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 0.8% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 8.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 1.5% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 3.1% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 4.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Full profiles: Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School · St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang