70 / 100
Strong
Academic Outcomes
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Inspection
68
Admissions Value
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Destinations
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Stability & Context
75
Top 50% of primary schools in England
Top 50% nationally
#148 of 353 schools in Lancashire
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Outcome
Graded 14 January 2025
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This inspection was recorded under URN 119634 (St Mary's Catholic Primary School).
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PR4 0RJ - Darkinson Lane, Lea Town, Preston, Lancashire
This school is one of 1,046 schools in Lancashire.
Total schools
1,046
Open schools
702
Closed schools
340
Primary schools
622
Dates reflect the latest GIAS import and any recorded closure date for this school.
The School Compass Score combines academic outcomes, inspection findings, admissions value, destinations, and school stability to help parents compare schools consistently.
| Published | Inspected | Type | Summary | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2025 | 3 December 2024 | - | Standards maintained | View report for inspection published 14 January 2025 |
Standards maintained
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Secondary schools
159
Special schools
0
Same phase (Primary) and local authority (Lancashire)