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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0ZJ

A Good-rated primary school in Preston where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

31.9%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2011

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

63.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 47 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Mary's Road, Preston, PR3 0ZJ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2025 — Standards maintained
Oct 2011 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 100% of parents would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR3 0ZJ).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston has around 47 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston with other schools?

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