What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in March 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston has 273 pupils on roll.

What are St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 65% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston take?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston have a religious character?

Yes — St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

When St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St. John 23rd; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 40 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.6% of pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St. John 23rd.
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
6Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using a straight-line (radial) measurement between the address points of a child's home address and the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, children with exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced at application are placed at the top of that category; siblings attending the school at time of enrolment are then given increased priority within each category, placed after those with exceptional need. Twins and siblings from multiple births will, where logistically possible, be admitted where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school's PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.