The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Andrea Loughran (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School?
Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School take?
Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School?
Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School is in Preston, PR3 0ZN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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