St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
99%
Capacity
104
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 104 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Deakin, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5587th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 45 in Preston.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 15 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Hill, Goosnargh, Preston, Preston, PR3 2FJ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Deakin |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 105 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5587th of 13,686
Nationally
805th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Hill, Goosnargh, Preston
Preston, PR3 2FJ
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