Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School, Preston
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Preston. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 106 schools in Preston with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School are St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh (1.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 98% maths); Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Sherwood Primary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 95% maths).
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, GoosnarghBroughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary SchoolGrimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolSherwood Primary School
Who goes there
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 10 (5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Grapes Inn (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 4.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud ambassadors for their school. They flourish due to the positive relationships that they have with staff, who look after them well. In the early years, children make a positive start to their education. Pupils light up the school with their smiles and laughter. They are happy.
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and conduct. They achieve well. Pupils show positive behaviour during lessons and around school. They treat each other with kindness and consideration.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Governors carry out their statutory duties effectively. They have an accurate view of the school's performance. Governors provide appropriate support and challenge to the school.
They assure themselves about the quality of education that pupils receive. The governing body has worked closely with the school to create a welcoming culture where everyone is included and valued.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lancashire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
200 pupils
209 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Preston
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
10.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
105
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,068
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,978
Per pupil
£1093k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School has around 199 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is at Goosnargh Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)