The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Methodist 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Fran Nickson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Emerson Road, PRESTON, Lancashire, PR1 5SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRibbleton Avenue Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 493m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 614m away
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Secondary · 741m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 854m away
Deepdale Community Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Fishwick Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 938m away
Questions parents ask
What is Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School?
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School take?
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School?
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School is in PRESTON, PR1 5SN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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