Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
124%
Capacity
261
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 261 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (124% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jim Blakely, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 653rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 35 in Wyre.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 30 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (64 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Tennis, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kepple Lane, Preston, Wyre, PR3 1PB |
| Headteacher | Jim Blakely |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 261 / 210 (124% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
653rd of 13,686
Nationally
91st of 2,065
In North West
4th of 35
In Wyre
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
64 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
93
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Kepple Lane, Preston
Wyre, PR3 1PB
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