The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- Axia Learning Alliance
- Head
- Mr Chris Upton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Tarleton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tarleton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tarleton Community Primary School?
Tarleton Community Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tarleton Community Primary School take?
Tarleton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tarleton Community Primary School?
Tarleton Community Primary School is in Preston, PR4 6AT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tarleton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tarleton 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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