St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
104%
Capacity
51
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 51 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 49 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Deakin, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 9 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Smithy Lane, Preston, Wyre, PR3 0PN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Deakin |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 49 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
15 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Smithy Lane, Preston
Wyre, PR3 0PN
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