The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Christopher Shields (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
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 761m away
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 764m away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 1.2km away
The Coppice School
Special school · 1.3km away
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School take?
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is in Preston, PR5 4TD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walton-le-Dale 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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