St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
99%
Capacity
278
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 278 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Roach, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7098th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 45 in Preston.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 36 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Austin's Place, Preston, Preston, PR1 3YJ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Roach |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 280 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2016Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7098th of 13,686
Nationally
1023rd of 2,065
In North West
21st of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
62%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed36
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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Contact Information
St Austin's Place, Preston
Preston, PR1 3YJ
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