The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Dryland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarr Hill High School
Secondary · 506m away
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special school · 526m away
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Primary · 828m away
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary · 927m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Primary · 1.1km away
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kirkham Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Linton School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School take?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR4 2SL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkham St Michael's 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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