Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 17th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 15 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this school. It is welcoming and friendly. One pupil's comment, typical of others, was, 'It feels like home.' They say that they feel safe in school and that adults look after them well. The school has an ambitious curriculum. It is rich and vibrant and aims to develop a love of learning and the determination to continually improve. Pupils rise to adults' high expectations. By the time that they leave the school, most pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave well. They are focused during lessons. Pupils enjoy active social times together. They are considerate, take turns when speaking and compliment each other's strengths. There is a range of experiences on offer to develop pupils' character and broaden their horizons. The school's motto, 'Let Your Light Shine', is central to the work of this highly inclusive and nurturing community. Pupils make a valuable difference to their school and local area, such as through their fundraising for international relief charities. They diligently carry out a range of leadership roles, such as school councillors, buddies for younger pupils and librarians.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, staff do not design teaching and learning activities that are closely matched to the curriculum. This means that, at times, pupils do not learn the key knowledge that the school wants them to sufficiently well. The school should ensure that it supports staff to design activities that enable all pupils to achieve the aims of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Highfield Priory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Preston Grange Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Booth
- Phone
- 01772653600
- Address
- Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5SD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119565
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.