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Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School

Preston, PR3 2BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,896
of 13,686 nationally

About Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School

Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 78 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6. Of those, 36 families put it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to secure a spot. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view survey score, the high application numbers speak for themselves. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and it also offers nursery provision. With 204 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is running very close to full, which reinforces its standing in the Preston area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGoosnargh Lane, Preston, Preston, PR3 2BN
HeadteacherHelen Sant
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity204 / 210 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsRoundersCricketNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School

Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.