The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Brendan Hassett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Pilling Lane, 253 Pilling Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall's Ofsted rating?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall take?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is in Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0HH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall have a sixth form?
No, Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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