Freckleton Church of England Primary School
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Freckleton Church of England Primary School
Freckleton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Freckleton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Neil Kenyon, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7336th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 21 in Fylde.
Freckleton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Freckleton Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, Freckleton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Preston, Fylde, PR4 1PJ |
| Headteacher | Neil Kenyon |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7336th of 13,686
Nationally
1050th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 21
In Fylde
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Preston
Fylde, PR4 1PJ
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