The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Lorna Boase (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Forton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Forton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forton Primary School?
Forton Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forton Primary School take?
Forton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forton Primary School?
Forton Primary School is in Preston, PR3 0AS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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