St Pius X Preparatory School
School summary
St Pius X Preparatory School is a small, Roman Catholic independent school in Preston, Lancashire, catering for boys and girls from the age of two through to eleven. With around 126 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are known as individuals across the early years and primary stages. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, its highest grade, and judged it fully compliant with regulatory standards. The school is led by Head Mr Charlie Long.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded St Pius X its top rating of excellent for the quality of pupils' achievement, a strong endorsement for a school of this size. As a preparatory school spanning ages 2 to 11, it focuses on building firm foundations and readiness for the next stage of education. The small roll allows teaching to be closely tailored to each child.
Head · Mr Charlie Long
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
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A small Catholic prep with an excellent ISI rating across the board, well suited to families seeking a nurturing, faith-based start for children up to eleven.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.