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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is a academy converter primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 54 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4–11

Age range

47

Pupils

54

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 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's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston — School Information

Full address
St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0ZJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
31.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149264

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

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston has a capacity of 54 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 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's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston cover?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 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's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.