Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119564 • Preston PR3 2BN
Overview
- Name
- Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119564
- 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
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Sant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772865396
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Goosnargh Lane, Preston PR3 2BN
Summary
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to 204 pupils. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encapsulated in their ethos of "Learning with Joy, Love and Laughter." This philosophy underpins a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and community engagement.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where children feel valued and safe. With a dedicated Learning Mentor, Goosnargh Oliverson's focuses on the emotional and academic well-being of its students, ensuring high levels of attainment and personal development. The close-knit community is reinforced by strong links with St Mary’s Church and active parental involvement through the Friends of Goosnargh School (FRoGS).
Additionally, the school benefits from an onsite nursery, Ollie’s, which offers childcare from age two and before-and-after school care for pupils. This continuity of care and education helps to create a family-oriented atmosphere, where each child's individual needs are recognized and nurtured.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where children feel valued and safe. With a dedicated Learning Mentor, Goosnargh Oliverson's focuses on the emotional and academic well-being of its students, ensuring high levels of attainment and personal development. The close-knit community is reinforced by strong links with St Mary’s Church and active parental involvement through the Friends of Goosnargh School (FRoGS).
Additionally, the school benefits from an onsite nursery, Ollie’s, which offers childcare from age two and before-and-after school care for pupils. This continuity of care and education helps to create a family-oriented atmosphere, where each child's individual needs are recognized and nurtured.
Useful links
- About the Governing Body (governance)
- Curriculum Commitee (governance)
- Full Governors Meetings (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- List of Governors (governance)
- Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Resources Commitee (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Parents (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 101 | 103 | 210 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 99 | 105 | 210 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 93 | 102 | 210 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 93 | 102 | 210 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 89 | 101 | 210 | 3.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 178 | 82 | 96 | 210 | 2.20 |
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