Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity
420
Pupils
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Demand
About Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. The school was previously judged Outstanding in 2014, and while the overall effectiveness was not re-judged in the November 2024 inspection, inspectors awarded the highest possible marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Academically, the school performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lancashire local authority average of just 60%. That puts the school in the top 25% nationally and 7th out of 45 primary schools in Preston. The school also ranks 237th out of 2,065 primary schools in the North West region, placing it comfortably within the top 12% regionally.
Digging deeper into the exam data, the school's strengths are spread across the three core subjects. In reading, 85% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 107. In maths, 82% reached the expected standard and 33% hit the higher threshold, with an average score of 106. Writing saw 83% at the expected level and 20% at the higher level. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is not possible to measure how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the raw attainment figures are solid. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 98% of the 103 respondents would recommend the school, and 85% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The school is oversubscribed, with 147 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 71 first-preference applications for 57 offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.49.
The school is a Church of England primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, with a capacity of 420 and currently full. It offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, ICT suite, sports hall, art studios, a chapel and a Forest School. Sports provision includes netball, rounders, cross country, tennis, athletics and gymnastics, while clubs cover chess, science and coding. The school has a broad SEND offer, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. 15% of pupils have SEND, and 16.9% are eligible for free school meals. For families seeking a well-regarded primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear Christian character, this school is a popular choice in Preston, though the oversubscription means an early application is wise.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tulketh Road, Preston, Preston, PR2 1EQ |
| Headteacher | Scott Martland |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.9% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1877th of 13,686
Nationally
237th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
103 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
147
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.4%
- Mixed9.6%
- Asian5.6%
- White (other)0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Tulketh Road, Preston
Preston, PR2 1EQ
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