The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 89
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Holland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTarleton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tarleton Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Little Hoole Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School take?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is in Preston, PR4 5JQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hoole St Michael 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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