The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Peck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | 08 June 2010
Full inspection
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 458m away
Sherburn School
Special school · 842m away
Moorfield School
Special school · 842m away
Larches High School
Pupil referral unit · 842m away
Elms School
Special school · 877m away
Acorns Primary School
Special school · 877m away
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Primary · 934m away
Deepdale Community Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holme Slack Community Primary School?
Holme Slack Community Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holme Slack Community Primary School take?
Holme Slack Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holme Slack Community Primary School?
Holme Slack Community Primary School is in Preston, PR1 6HP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holme Slack Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holme Slack Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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