St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
87%
Capacity
47
Pupils
9.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wyre community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 47 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 54 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Birch, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 2 places, making it 9.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston include ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 | St Mary's Road, Preston, Wyre, PR3 0ZJ |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Birch |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 47 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.9% |
| School Capacity | 47 / 54 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Jul 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
14 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
19
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mary's Road, Preston
Wyre, PR3 0ZJ
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