The Green, Churchtown, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0HS
10 simple reasons to choose Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Garstang, Preston.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Preston and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Garstang Community Academy at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Independent Prep Schools
St Pius X Preparatory School (8.3 miles); Highfield Priory School (10.2 miles); Kirkham Grammar Junior, Infant & Pre-School (12 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Michael's-on-Wyre Church of England Primary School (2 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston (4.3 miles); Scorton Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abrar Academy (9.2 miles); Kirkham Grammar School (11.2 miles); Rossall School (13.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Garstang Community Academy (2.2 miles); Broughton High School (6.5 miles); Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College (8.7 miles).