The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Kay Proctor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walton Green, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Catholic High School
Secondary · 994m away
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lancaster University School of Mathematics
16 plus · Grammar · 1.6km away
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Secondary · 1.7km away
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School take?
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR5 4JL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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