St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
URN: 119587 • Preston PR2 9HH
Overview
- Name
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
- URN
- 119587
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Charnley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sharoe Green Lane North, Preston PR2 9HH
Summary
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender student body of 254 pupils. The school is committed to providing a Christ-centred education, where every child is valued and respected. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of developing strong relationships with God and one another, fostering a supportive community for both students and families.
The curriculum at St Clare's focuses on holistic development, with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills as foundational elements of learning. Classes engage in various activities, such as storytelling and dictionary skills, to enhance literacy and communication. The school also offers opportunities for outdoor learning and team-building experiences, exemplified by trips like the one to Castlerigg, which help strengthen class bonds.
St Clare's prioritises individual care and character development, aiming to instil discipline and high standards in its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to be the first choice for families seeking quality primary education in the area.
The curriculum at St Clare's focuses on holistic development, with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills as foundational elements of learning. Classes engage in various activities, such as storytelling and dictionary skills, to enhance literacy and communication. The school also offers opportunities for outdoor learning and team-building experiences, exemplified by trips like the one to Castlerigg, which help strengthen class bonds.
St Clare's prioritises individual care and character development, aiming to instil discipline and high standards in its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to be the first choice for families seeking quality primary education in the area.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 252
- Pupils
- 254
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 252 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 252 | 7.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 252 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 252 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 254 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 132 | 120 | 252 | 4.80 |
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