St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Garstang Road Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QH |
| Phone | 0199561367 |
| Reference Number | 119643 |
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance with a supportive and engaging school environment. Pupils feel proud of their school, exhibit positive behaviors, and enjoy a well-rounded education that includes various extracurricular activities and trips. The leadership team is ambitious, particularly for academic achievement and inclusion, ensuring that almost all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can thrive. However, some subject leaders need further training to confidently guide their teaching areas, affecting the quality of pupil learning in a few subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 46 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 36.96%
Girls: 63.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to be part of the school community.
- The curriculum is ambitious and broad, catering well to pupil needs.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with pupils becoming confident readers.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities and learning experiences.
- Positive pupil behavior contributes to a conducive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leaders lack expertise in a small number of subjects, impacting guidance and pupil learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brabins Endowed School
Longridge Road, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QD |
0.15 miles |
|
Barnacre Road Primary School
Barnacre Road, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2PD |
3.6 miles |
|
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Terrace, Longridge, St Wilfrid's School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ |
3.71 miles |
|
Longridge Church of England Primary School
Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3JA |
3.76 miles |
|
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Church Lane, Whitechapel, Whitechapel Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP |
4.14 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
The Hill, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2FJ |
4.2 miles |
|
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge
Trough Road, Dunsop Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3BG |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hillside Specialist School and College
Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB |
3.8 miles |
|
Brook View School
Ward Green Lane, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3YB |
3.81 miles |
|
Longridge High School
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AR |
4.13 miles |
|
St Cecilia's RC High School
Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA |
4.18 miles |
|
Stonyhurst College
|
4.99 miles |