The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Pilkington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hill Road South, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9YE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Kingsfold Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 879m away
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Stephen's CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School?
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School take?
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School?
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR1 9YE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham Middleforth 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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