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Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School

Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School

West Lancashire, PR4 6RDPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Inadequateby Ofsted

74%

Capacity

172

Pupils

2.4x

Demand

About Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School

Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Ainsworth, it falls under Lancashire local authority.

Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 14 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressShore Road, Shore Road, Preston, West Lancashire, PR4 6RD
HeadteacherRachael Ainsworth
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils172
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity172 / 233 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Inadequate

Declined
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteForest SchoolMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingArt ClubChessScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

33

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

14 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School

Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.

Contact Information

01772812630www.allsaintshwb.co.uk/

Shore Road, Shore Road, Preston

West Lancashire, PR4 6RD

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Shore Road, Shore Road, Preston

West Lancashire, PR4 6RD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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