St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston, Lancashire · PR2 8RD
St Pius X is a small Catholic preparatory school in Preston serving ages 2–11 with a genuine prep-school character and inclusive ethos. The school emphasises breadth of opportunity, holistic child development, and pastoral care within a faith-based environment. It has built a local reputation for nurturing confidence and independence, recently recognised with Lancashire Post awards for health and wellbeing.
- →Catholic ethos with explicit commitment to whole-child development and pastoral care
- →Small size (115 pupils) enabling personalised attention and close knowledge of each child
- →Established wraparound care (early years to 11+) supporting working families
- →Genuine prep-school pathway with dedicated 11+ provision and house system
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, faith-centred environment where children are celebrated as individuals rather than pushed through a high-pressure academic model. Works well for well-rounded pupils who thrive on pastoral support and broad co-curricular opportunity.
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Contact & visit
200 Garstang Road, Fulwood
Preston, Lancashire
PR2 8RD
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Pius X Preparatory School?
Day fees at St Pius X Preparatory School are approximately £9,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into St Pius X Preparatory School?
St Pius X Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is St Pius X Preparatory School a boarding school?
St Pius X Preparatory School is a day school in Preston and does not offer boarding.
What is St Pius X Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Pius X Preparatory School “Excellent” (2022). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, inclusive Catholic ethos; families of all beliefs and cultures embraced
✓Personalised pastoral care and strong relationships due to small size
✓Holistic development emphasis with genuine breadth of opportunity
✓Excellent wraparound care and practical support for working families
✓Focus on building confidence and individual strengths rather than league-table chasing
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, so no formal regulatory assessment on record
!Limited public information on academic outcomes or 11+ progression destinations
!Prep schools without senior school on-site may have less clarity on next steps