St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Quigley, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2422nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 45 in Preston.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 29 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Gregory'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Blackpool Road, Preston, Preston, PR1 6HQ |
| Headteacher | Matthew Quigley |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2422nd of 13,686
Nationally
328th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
76%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
109
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blackpool Road, Preston
Preston, PR1 6HQ
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