St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR1 1TT · Lancashire
#1210 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#9484 of 15,697 nationally
About St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 193 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1210th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 193; capacity filled 102.1%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks 98th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)23.8%
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 St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 193
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 737 m away
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
607 students · 751 m away
Moor Park High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students · 814 m away
Deepdale Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
696 students · 831 m away
Abrar Academy
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
81 students · 850 m away
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
615 students · 918 m away
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
136 students · 935 m away
Lancaster University School of Mathematics
Preston · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
125 students · 940 m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
273 students · 982 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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193 students
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
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193 students
Kingsway Primary School
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193 students
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston has a Success Index (England) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1210 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 St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks #1210 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #9484 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston?
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston had 193 students in 2025.
Is St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston a primary school or a secondary school?
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.