The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Simon Pritchard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER
Town setting
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Larches High School
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Elms School
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Acorns Primary School
Special school · 627m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 882m away
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 985m away
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Questions parents ask
What is Kennington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kennington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kennington Primary School?
Kennington Primary School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kennington Primary School take?
Kennington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kennington Primary School?
Kennington Primary School is in Preston, PR2 8ER, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kennington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kennington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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