St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School

URN: 119610 • Preston PR1 1TT

Overview

Name
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
URN
119610
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Hough (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772555252
Website
Visit
Address
St Ignatius Square, Preston PR1 1TT

Summary

St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 195 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 189. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos, emphasizing values of hard work, care, respect, and love. The leadership team is currently led by Acting Head Teacher Mrs S. Evans, alongside an interim headteacher and other key staff members dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school received a "Good" rating in its latest OfSTED inspection, with an "Outstanding" grade in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The curriculum is designed to engage students across various subjects, with a structured school day that includes dedicated worship times and assemblies, promoting both academic and spiritual growth.

St Ignatius' actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, providing resources and support for families. The school’s website offers a wealth of information, including details on the curriculum, class activities, and school events, ensuring that parents are well-informed and connected to their children's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
189
Pupils
195
Boys
96
Girls
99
FSM %
26.70
Open date
Close date
2025-04-30
Last Ofsted
2022-05-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 195 96 99 189 26.70
2024-09-11 198 109 89 189 29.30
2023-09-11 180 88 92 189 27.80
2022-09-11 180 88 92 189 27.80
2021-09-11 166 83 83 189 20.50
2020-09-11 177 92 85 189 25.40

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