Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
261
Pupils
210
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119528
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
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Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
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Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently has 261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.