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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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