The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 158
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Vicki Conway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · Very close
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 714m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 889m away
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 918m away
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Primary · 938m away
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Primary · 952m away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fishwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fishwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fishwick Primary School?
Fishwick Primary School currently has 158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fishwick Primary School take?
Fishwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fishwick Primary School?
Fishwick Primary School is in Preston, PR1 4RH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fishwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fishwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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