The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Natalie Barber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brant Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFishwick Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 918m away
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Special school · 966m away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.1km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery?
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery?
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery is in Preston, PR1 5TU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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