The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Stammers (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
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Little Hoole Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Little Hoole Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Hoole Primary School?
Little Hoole Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Hoole Primary School take?
Little Hoole Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Little Hoole Primary School?
Little Hoole Primary School is in Preston, PR4 5QL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Hoole Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Little Hoole Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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