The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 13% 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 720m away
Penwortham Priory Academy
Secondary · 837m away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 854m away
Penwortham Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · 953m away
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 988m away
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitefield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitefield Primary School?
Whitefield Primary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitefield Primary School take?
Whitefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitefield Primary School?
Whitefield Primary School is in Preston, PR1 0RH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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