Catforth Primary School
School Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Catforth Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 66th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2018, report published 18 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2023
The school strives for all pupils to realise the motto, 'To be the best that we can be'. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that the school has for them to achieve well. Many pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leave the school well prepared for the next stage of education. The school expects pupils to behave well. Children in the mixed Nursery and Reception class quickly learn about these expectations. They readily follow adult instructions and treat one another with care and consideration. Pupils with emotional difficulties, who need extra help in managing their behaviour, are ably supported by caring staff. Learning is rarely interrupted by disruptive behaviour. Pupils benefit from positive relationships with staff. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. Pupils take on a range of responsibilities at the school. These responsibilities range from being class monitors, reading books to younger pupils or being a member of the school council. Pupils take part in a range of charitable activities, such as collecting donations for a local food bank. These opportunities build pupils' understanding of empathy and compassion.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, the school has not ensured that a small amount of the knowledge set out in the national curriculum receives sufficient coverage in the school curriculum. As a result, pupils do not deepen their knowledge as well as they should in these areas. The school should refine the curriculum to ensure that pupils learn all that is set out in the national curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
100 pupils on roll, with places for 104
Schools near Catforth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Treales Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Price
- Phone
- 01772690451
- Address
- School Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119160
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.