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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping

Voluntary aided school · Preston · PR3 2QH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

58

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Preston, Lancashire, 58 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 17.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Preston
180
Primary schools in Preston
125
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR3
39
Primary in PR3
29
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Primary in Lancashire LA
483

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR3

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
119643

Location

Address
Garstang Road, Chipping
Postcode
PR3 2QH
Town
Preston
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Ribble Valley
Constituency
Ribble Valley
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
58
Boys / girls
22 / 36
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
58 / 70 (83%)
Free school meals
17.2%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Katie Jones
Telephone
0199561367
Website
www.st-marys-chipping.lancs.sch.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-06-09 — Needs attention (Report)