Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

URN: 119528 • Preston PR3 1PB

Overview

Name
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
URN
119528
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jim Blakely (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01995603454
Website
Visit
Address
Kepple Lane, Preston PR3 1PB

Summary

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 261 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, rooted in Christian values. Its vision focuses on fostering academic, physical, and spiritual growth, encouraging children to become confident, resilient, and inquisitive individuals.

The curriculum at Garstang St Thomas' is designed to be highly ambitious, ensuring that each lesson builds on prior knowledge from Nursery through to Year 6. The school prides itself on its inspirational staff and high expectations for pupil learning, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. Pupils are encouraged to demonstrate the school’s core values of respect, love, and courage, contributing to a positive and safe learning atmosphere.

The school actively engages with the community and provides various channels for communication, including a dedicated app and social media platforms. Parents are encouraged to visit the school by appointment, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors while maintaining safeguarding protocols. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
261
Boys
121
Girls
140
FSM %
7.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 261 121 140 210 7.70
2024-09-11 255 122 133 210 10.20
2023-09-11 212 105 107 210 11.30
2022-09-11 212 105 107 210 11.30
2021-09-11 210 101 109 210 9.00
2020-09-11 204 100 104 210 7.80

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