# St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston — Preston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.2/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Amanda Rich

## Contact

- **Address:** Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6SJ
- **Phone:** 01772 700052
- **Website:** https://www.smgprimary.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/preston/st-maria-goretti-catholic-primary-school-preston-8154

## About

St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School is a happy and caring school that believes in the unique individuality of every child. We provide an education that meets the needs of each child and have high expectations both academically and in terms of behaviour. Our vision is 'together we are stronger'.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful school experience: Our daughter has thrived at St Maria Goretti and we are so grateful for the welcoming and caring environment. The teachers are dedicated and go above and beyond to ensure every child feels included and supported. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on British values and the opportunity for our child to learn about different cultures. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent facilities and staff: We've had a great experience since our child started at St Maria Goretti. The facilities are excellent, with a dedicated nursery area and a playground that's perfect for little ones. The staff are friendly and approachable, and we appreciate the regular updates on our child's progress. *(Jul 2022)*
- **3/5** — Good and bad experiences: We have mixed feelings about our time at St Maria Goretti. On the one hand, our child had some wonderful teachers and made great friends. On the other hand, we experienced some issues with communication and felt that the school could have been more supportive during a difficult period. Overall, it was an average experience, and we're grateful for the good times. *(Feb 2021)*

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