SchoolScoresSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3SQ
01772 726621 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 31st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 31st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 28th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 119698), before it changed to its current form.
49% — 11 points below the Lancashire average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 74th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 53rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 75th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 95th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 48th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Drive Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Roebuck School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ingol Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldon Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pool House Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Preston 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
89% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151965.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.