The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 699
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Nawal Mirza (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor Park High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · Very close
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Secondary · 447m away
Elms School
Special school · 482m away
Acorns Primary School
Special school · 482m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 487m away
Larches High School
Pupil referral unit · 524m away
Sherburn School
Special school · 525m away
Moorfield School
Special school · 525m away
Questions parents ask
What is Deepdale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Deepdale Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Deepdale Community Primary School?
Deepdale Community Primary School currently has 699 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deepdale Community Primary School take?
Deepdale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Deepdale Community Primary School?
Deepdale Community Primary School is in Preston, PR1 6TD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deepdale Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Deepdale Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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