St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 47th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 12 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 24 January 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, are happy to attend this caring school. Everyone is made to feel welcome. Pupils are proud of the diversity of their school. They enjoy learning about each other's cultures. Pupils and children feel safe, and they value having a nominated trusted adult that they can talk to. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). To this end, leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that engages pupils and captures their interest. Staff expect the best of pupils. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and staff. Pupils and children behave well in lessons, and there is a happy and calm feeling throughout the school. Pupils understand what bullying looks like. They are confident that staff will sort out any problems that arise. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively. Pupils are very positive about their school. For instance, they talked with enthusiasm about the trips that they have been on. Pupils enjoy the range of additional responsibilities open to them. For example, they are proud to be elected as school councillors. They particularly enjoy their work as digital leaders and playground buddies.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are new to their roles. They are still in the process of establishing what further support staff require to deliver some aspects of these curriculums with confidence. As a result, there are some inconsistencies in how well these curriculums are delivered by teachers. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support and training that they need to deliver these curriculums as leaders intend.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Slack Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
| Kennington Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Quigley
- Phone
- 01772795415
- Address
- Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6HQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119609
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.