Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 18th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 November 2013, report published 27 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
This school is a safe and happy place for pupils to learn. Pupils receive high levels of care, guidance and support. Leaders and teachers ensure that pupils respect and care for one another. Staff forge positive relationships with pupils. Leaders deal quickly and effectively with any incidents of bullying or unkind behaviour. Adults have high expectations for pupils' achievements. Teachers get to know pupils as soon as they join the school, enabling them to get off to a flying start. Staff engage pupils in their learning by preparing exciting activities. Pupils enjoy learning, and they are achieving well. Children in the early years are ready for the next steps in learning. Staff expect pupils to behave well. Children in Nursery and Reception listen carefully to their teachers. As they grow up through school, this positive behaviour continues. Pupils are respectful, thoughtful and kind. They behave well in lessons. Teachers make sure that everybody keeps to the rules. Pupils enjoy being part of this calm and orderly school. Pupils love the 'wellies in woods' activities. They learn the names of the trees and create beautiful artwork outside. Pupils gain a deep understanding of the local area. They appreciate the wide range of enrichment opportunities they are given. This includes a mini zoo, an animal club and many other extra-curricular activities.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum attempts to cover too much content. On occasion, this means that pupils do not gain the depth of knowledge that they should about some important topics and concepts. Leaders should refine these curriculums so that pupils have enough opportunities to learn important information in sufficient depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
84 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Reynolds
- Phone
- 01995640505
- Address
- Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119519
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.