St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
URN: 119698 • Preston PR2 3SQ
Overview
- Name
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119698
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Barnes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772726621
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Anthony's Drive, Preston PR2 3SQ
Summary
      St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, located in Fulwood, Preston, is a Voluntary Aided primary school established in 1956. With a current enrolment of 317 pupils, the school aims to create a nurturing environment rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. The school community, which includes staff, parents, and the parish, collaborates to ensure that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at St Anthony's adheres to the New National Curriculum 2014 while also incorporating a 'hidden' curriculum that reflects the school's values. This holistic approach promotes personal growth and encourages children to explore their unique talents through a variety of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
St Anthony's is committed to preparing students for future challenges by instilling Gospel values and encouraging charitable work. The school welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
      The curriculum at St Anthony's adheres to the New National Curriculum 2014 while also incorporating a 'hidden' curriculum that reflects the school's values. This holistic approach promotes personal growth and encourages children to explore their unique talents through a variety of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
St Anthony's is committed to preparing students for future challenges by instilling Gospel values and encouraging charitable work. The school welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
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- Home (other)
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- Catholic Life (other)
- FAITH (other)
- Prayer and Liturgy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School prospectus (other)
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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
- 315
- Pupils
- 317
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 317 | 158 | 159 | 315 | 16.10 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 319 | 159 | 160 | 315 | 18.50 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 315 | 159 | 156 | 315 | 14.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 315 | 159 | 156 | 315 | 14.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 314 | 153 | 161 | 300 | 11.10 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 313 | 149 | 164 | 300 | 6.70 | 
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