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St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is an academy converter primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

175

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2021

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?

The catchment area for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang 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.

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.

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St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang: School Information

Full address
Castle Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1RB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
151563

Other Primary Schools in Preston

If St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Lancashire

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang

What is the catchment area for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?

The catchment area for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang oversubscribed?

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang has a capacity of 175 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang 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 St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang cover?

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?

St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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