The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Smethurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary · Very close
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special school · 386m away
Kirkham Grammar School
Independent · 489m away
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 673m away
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 828m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Primary · 919m away
Carr Hill High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Linton School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkham and Wesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkham and Wesham Primary School?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkham and Wesham Primary School take?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkham and Wesham Primary School?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is in Preston, PR4 2JP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkham and Wesham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkham and Wesham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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