The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Cole (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
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kidsgrove, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 7BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIngol Community Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Harris Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cottam Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.4km away
Fulwood Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Queen's Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pool House Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pool House Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pool House Community Primary School?
Pool House Community Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pool House Community Primary School take?
Pool House Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pool House Community Primary School?
Pool House Community Primary School is in Preston, PR2 7BX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pool House Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pool House 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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