The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 26% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
26%
-36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 57.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Suzanne Clough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Moor Nook Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moor Nook Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moor Nook Community Primary School?
Moor Nook Community Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moor Nook Community Primary School take?
Moor Nook Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moor Nook Community Primary School?
Moor Nook Community Primary School is in Preston, PR2 6EE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moor Nook Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moor Nook Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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