Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR2 5SD · Lancashire
#364 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3026 of 15,697 nationally
About Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 218 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 364th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 218; capacity filled 103.8%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks 32nd of 147 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 218
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 103.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students · 1.9 km away
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students · 2.2 km away
Highfield Priory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
182 students · 2.3 km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 2.3 km away
Brookfield Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students · 2.6 km away
Moor Nook Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 2.8 km away
Longsands Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 2.9 km away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students · 3.1 km away
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 3.2 km away
St Cecilia's RC High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
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218 students
Lyme Community Primary School
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218 students
Blackshaw Primary School
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218 students
The Oaks Primary School
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218 students
Claypool Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #364 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks #364 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3026 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School had 218 students in 2025.
Is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.