Nateby Primary School
Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Garstang, Preston, PR3 0JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Nateby Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 25th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 20 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Nateby is a friendly school. Pupils and staff are kind and caring towards each other. Pupils enjoy playing with their friends. Pupils know they can rely on staff to help them whenever they are upset or have any worries. Pupils feel well supported and safe. Pupils behave well in lessons, around the school and at breaktimes. They get on with their learning without interruption. Pupils are polite and respectful to adults and each other. On the very rare occasions on which bullying occurs, it is reported and dealt with effectively. Pupils develop their talents and interests through the range of extra-curricular clubs, such as cooking, magic mayhem, and tennis. Pupils are proud to contribute to the life of the school as book monitors and school councillors. These opportunities contribute towards helping them to become healthy, responsible and active citizens. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In most subjects pupils work hard and achieve well. Children in the early years live up to leaders' expectations.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, teachers do not have a sufficient understanding of what pupils have learned and remembered. This means that some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that teachers carry out checks and use this information to identify and address any gaps in pupils' learning.
- In some subjects, curriculum leaders and teachers have not had subject-specific training and support. These staff do not have the knowledge and expertise needed. Leaders should ensure that curriculum leaders and teachers are given the help and support needed to do their jobs well across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Nateby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Garstang Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Smith
- Phone
- 01995602945
- Address
- Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Garstang, Preston, PR3 0JH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119140
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.