Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
110%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 175 places).
the school is led by headteacher Richard Crook, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 132nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 45 in Preston.
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 25 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jepps Avenue, Preston, Preston, PR3 5AS |
| Headteacher | Richard Crook |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.7% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 175 (110% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
132nd of 13,686
Nationally
19th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
93%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Jepps Avenue, Preston
Preston, PR3 5AS
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