The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- Axia Learning Alliance
- Head
- Miss Sarah Barton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Pope Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsfold Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 836m away
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School take?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School is in Preston, PR1 9DE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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