# St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling — Preston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1800
- **Principal:** Mrs Heather Hogarth

## Contact

- **Address:** Garstang Road, Pilling
- **Phone:** 01253790389
- **Website:** https://www.st-williams.lancs.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/preston/st-williams-catholic-primary-school-pilling-23442

## About

St William's is a voluntary aided school that serves the local rural community of Pilling and surrounding areas. We offer education to children aged 2 - 11 years.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Perfect Fit: We transferred to St William's from a larger school and couldn't be happier. The nurturing environment, excellent teaching and wonderful facilities have all contributed to our child's happiness and academic progress. We're so grateful to have found a school that shares our values and supports our child's unique needs. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Little Gem: We absolutely love St William's! The staff are so warm and welcoming, and the small class sizes have allowed our child to thrive. The values of kindness, compassion and respect are clearly woven into every aspect of the school, and we've seen a huge growth in their confidence and empathy this year. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We had a good experience at St William's, but we had some issues with communication and consistency. The teaching was generally excellent, but we felt that some staff members were more invested in the school than others. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but we're not sure if we'd recommend it to others. *(Feb 2021)*

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