The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Cheryl Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 426m away
Highfield Priory School
Independent · 610m away
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Special school · 678m away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 755m away
Brookfield Community Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Longsands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Grange Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Grange Primary School?
Preston Grange Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Grange Primary School take?
Preston Grange Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Grange Primary School?
Preston Grange Primary School is in Preston, PR2 6PS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Grange Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Grange Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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