The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Susan Cornwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dawnay Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Greenlands Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Greenlands Community Primary School?
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Greenlands Community Primary School take?
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Greenlands Community Primary School?
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School is in Preston, PR2 6BB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Greenlands Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Greenlands 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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