St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
About St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School in Garstang is a state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a school capacity of 175 pupils. The school is mixed and Roman Catholic, and sits within the Lancashire local authority. While the data does not include the current number on roll or a free school meals percentage, the school’s capacity figure suggests it is a relatively small, single-form entry setting. For context, across Lancashire there are 480 state primary schools, and 31 of those hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, just 0.8 km away, which may influence local competition for places. The data does not provide specific admission oversubscription figures, so it is not possible to confirm how heavily oversubscribed St Mary and St Michael's is, but its Catholic character and local reputation likely shape its intake. The school is led by headteacher Luena Archibald.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:45
Source: st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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