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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Ages 2–11261 pupilsChurch of England
Preston, PR3 1PB
Lancashire

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 261 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Preston (PR3 1PB), Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher27.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals6.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in PrestonSee the full area report for PR3 1PB