Catforth Primary School
URN: 119160 • Preston PR4 0HL
Overview
- Name
- Catforth Primary School
- URN
- 119160
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Bainbridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772690451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Preston PR4 0HL
Summary
Catforth Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a community school catering to 105 pupils with a capacity of 104. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and aims to provide a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere where every child can thrive. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in their motto, “To be the best that we can be,” which reflects their commitment to fostering confidence, independence, and a love of learning among students.
The curriculum at Catforth Primary is designed to be engaging and well-structured, encouraging children to take risks and learn from their experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, behaviour, and welfare, having received an 'OUTSTANDING' rating in these areas during their latest Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Catforth Primary values the partnership between home and school, actively encouraging parental involvement in their children's education. The school community is built on principles of kindness, respect, and mutual support, ensuring that every child feels valued and secure in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Catforth Primary is designed to be engaging and well-structured, encouraging children to take risks and learn from their experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, behaviour, and welfare, having received an 'OUTSTANDING' rating in these areas during their latest Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Catforth Primary values the partnership between home and school, actively encouraging parental involvement in their children's education. The school community is built on principles of kindness, respect, and mutual support, ensuring that every child feels valued and secure in their learning journey.
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- Parent View (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 104
- Pupils
- 105
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 105 | 49 | 56 | 104 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 104 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | 50 | 43 | 104 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | 50 | 43 | 104 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 43 | 39 | 70 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 76 | 46 | 30 | 70 | 12.20 |
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