Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Sant, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5896th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 45 in Preston.
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Goosnargh Oliverson's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Goosnargh Lane, Preston, Preston, PR3 2BN |
| Headteacher | Helen Sant |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5896th of 13,686
Nationally
851st of 2,065
In North West
16th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Goosnargh Lane, Preston
Preston, PR3 2BN
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