Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall

URN: 119639 • Preston PR5 5TB

Overview

Name
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
URN
119639
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kerry Harvey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772335025
Website
Visit
Address
Lourdes Avenue, Preston PR5 5TB

Summary

Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Lostock Hall, Preston, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 378 pupils and currently serves 345 students. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, guided by its ethos of love, inspiration, and shining in the light of Jesus. The school offers a curriculum that aims for academic excellence while celebrating each child's uniqueness and potential.

The school features a Nursery for children aged 3 and provides two classes per year group, ensuring a maximum intake of 50 pupils per year. Facilities include two playgrounds, large playing fields, and dedicated outdoor spaces for the Nursery and Reception classes. A breakfast club and after-school activities are available to support families and enhance the school experience.

Collaboration with parents, the parish, and local educational institutions is a key aspect of the school's approach, ensuring that all children receive the support they need. The dedicated staff, including a Learning Mentor and Pupil and Family Support Worker, work to remove barriers to learning, promoting a safe and enriching environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
378
Pupils
345
Boys
166
Girls
179
FSM %
18.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 345 166 179 378 18.70
2024-09-11 360 172 188 378 17.40
2023-09-11 351 173 178 378 16.40
2022-09-11 351 173 178 378 16.40
2021-09-11 337 173 164 378 12.70
2020-09-11 357 184 173 378 11.40

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