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
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.
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.
Useful links
- 12th September 2025 Newsletter (download)
- 4th July 2025 Newsletter (download)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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