The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Panther (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Primary · 463m away
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Primary · 673m away
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary · 832m away
Kirkham Grammar School
Independent · 969m away
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special school · 994m away
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Carr Hill High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School take?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR4 3DE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Medlar-with-Wesham 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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