The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Val Law (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Preston Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8AR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrigshaw High School and Language College
Secondary · 434m away
Brigshaw High School
Secondary · 434m away
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Methley Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Swillington Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Kippax North Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Preston VC CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Preston VC CofE Primary School take?
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School is in Leeds, LS26 8AR, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Preston VC CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Preston VC 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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