Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Kepple Lane, Preston, PR3 1PB
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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR3 1PB
261 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
7.70% FSM %
121 Boys
140 Girls
About Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 261 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jim Blakely.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Wyre
Parliamentary Constituency Lancaster and Wyre
Ward Garstang
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080237
URN 119528
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jonathan Hewitt Chair of Governors 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Appleton Governor 31/10/2024 30/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Beard Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Billington Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Jim Blakely Governor 02/01/2026 01/01/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Emma Bray Governor 07/10/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Hewitt Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Holmes Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Michael Hutchinson Governor 01/01/2026 31/01/2030 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Paul Lamoury Governor 19/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Lois Lee Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Gillian Lowcock Governor 05/05/2021 04/05/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
0.78 km • Preston
Other
Garstang Community Primary School
1.11 km • Preston
Other
Garstang Community Academy
1.42 km • Preston
Other
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
1.89 km • Preston
Other
Nateby Primary School
2.26 km • Preston
Other
Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School
3.57 km • Preston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has 261 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is Mr Jim Blakely.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is at Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PB, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jim Blakely
Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PB
01995603454
www.garstangstthomas.com
Location
PR3 1PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119528
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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