The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Kellie Rainford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY
Town setting
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Ingol Community Primary School
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Pool House Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashton Community Science College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Royal Cross Primary School for the Deaf
Special school · 1.9km away
Royal Cross Primary School
Special school · 1.9km away
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cottam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cottam Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cottam Primary School?
Cottam Primary School currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cottam Primary School take?
Cottam Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cottam Primary School?
Cottam Primary School is in Preston, PR4 0NY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cottam Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cottam Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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