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The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Victoria Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BT

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Outstanding

Dec 2015

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Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

0.2 km away · Community school

Good

Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School

0.83 km away · Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

0.93 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

1.12 km away · Academy converter

Good

Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School

2.3 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). The school has around 210 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Victoria Road, Preston, PR4 2BT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2022 — School remains Outstanding (predecessor: The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham)
Dec 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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What is The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham's Ofsted rating?

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

Where is The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham located?

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR4 2BT).

How many pupils attend The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham?

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham has around 210 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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