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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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