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Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Preston, PR3 5JBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2082 of 13,686 nationally

About Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity among local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 182 applications for just 59 places, with 66 families listing it as their first preference and 54 of those receiving offers. That works out at roughly three applications for every place. The school currently has 354 pupils on roll against a capacity of 245, so it is operating well above its official number. Just 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. As a Church of England primary, the school has a religious character, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The headteacher is Oliver McPhail.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Lane, Preston, Preston, PR3 5JB
HeadteacherOliver McPhail
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils354
Free School Meals (FSM)4.5%
School Capacity354 / 245 (144% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsNetballFootballRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.