The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 97
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Headteacher Vicki Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rosewood Avenue, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4FE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoupe Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Coppice School
Special school · 1.4km away
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 2.2km away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Higher Walton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higher Walton Church of England Primary School?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higher Walton Church of England Primary School take?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higher Walton Church of England Primary School?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR5 4FE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higher Walton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Higher Walton Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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