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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
261
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 90% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% recommending the school based on feedback. While the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is lower at 16%, the overall academic achievements reflect a strong commitment to student success.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 90% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Behaviour is good
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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53.89743, -2.78293 · PR3 1PB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119528
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.garstangstthomas.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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