School profile

St Pius X Preparatory School

Other independent school · Preston, PR2 8RD

Unrated

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 11
Pupils131
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Charlie Long
Local authorityLancashire
Opened11 Nov 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119822.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils131
Girls65
Boys66
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.16
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.11

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St Pius X Preparatory School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryArchbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryCorpus Christi Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryThe Olive School, PrestonFree schools
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryQueen's Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryFulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolCommunity school
Inadequate
0.5 miSecondaryFulwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryKennington Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryOur Lady's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryEldon Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about St Pius X Preparatory School

How many pupils attend St Pius X Preparatory School?

St Pius X Preparatory School has 131 pupils aged 2 to 11.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.