Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Preston.
Summary of the comparison
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston are primary schools in Preston.
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School was judged strong and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School (67.0% in 2022-23, 77.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | PrestonGrimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School | PrestonSt Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C59/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 201st of 464 in Lancashire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: StrongStronger figure | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Voluntary aided school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 196 | |
| Capacity | 210 | 222 | |
| Location | Preston, PR2 5SD | Preston, PR2 6SJ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 77.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 7.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 109.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 108.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 213 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 6.6% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 9.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 12.7% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 0.5% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 3.3% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 5.9% | 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: Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School · St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston