St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
URN: 119625 • Preston PR3 0ZJ
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
- URN
- 119625
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Ramsay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Preston PR3 0ZJ
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Great Eccleston, Preston, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a small community with a current enrolment of 42 pupils. The school, which accommodates children aged 4 to 11, operates from 8:50 AM to 3:30 PM, offering more than the recommended minimum of 32.5 hours of education per week. St Mary's is part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust and has a strong connection with the local parish, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
The school prides itself on its Catholic ethos, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where values such as kindness, tolerance, and compassion are integral to daily life. St Mary's has received positive evaluations from both OFSTED and the Catholic School Inspectorate, highlighting its commitment to ensuring that all pupils feel happy and safe while achieving their potential.
Facilities include a well-maintained building with a spacious interior, and the school offers various support services, including a before and after school club and a nursery. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school provides convenient online services for payments and communication.
The school prides itself on its Catholic ethos, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where values such as kindness, tolerance, and compassion are integral to daily life. St Mary's has received positive evaluations from both OFSTED and the Catholic School Inspectorate, highlighting its commitment to ensuring that all pupils feel happy and safe while achieving their potential.
Facilities include a well-maintained building with a spacious interior, and the school offers various support services, including a before and after school club and a nursery. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school provides convenient online services for payments and communication.
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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
- 54
- Pupils
- 42
- Boys
- 21
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-01-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 54 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 54 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 54 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 54 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 54 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 54 | 10.70 |
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