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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Ofsted, November 2024 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Breakfast Club and After School Club (other)
- Contact us (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Equality (other)
- Inspections (other)
- VISITOR INFORMATION 2025/2026 (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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