SchoolScoresSt Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Castle Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1RB
01995 603023 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 November 2021. 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 119617), before it changed to its current form.
43% — 17 points below the Lancashire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.7
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 75th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 53rd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 105th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 85th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 92nd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 120th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 114th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 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
- Garstang St Thomas' CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garstang Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nateby Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winmarleigh CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2025
- Scorton CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calder Vale St John CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 November 2021.
How did St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang as their first choice for 6 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 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 151563.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.