Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
97
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 97 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 119 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Higher Walton Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Vicki Clarke, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12673rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 35 in South Ribble.
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 13 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Higher Walton Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Higher Walton 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rosewood Avenue, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 4FE |
| Headteacher | Vicki Clarke |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.2% |
| School Capacity | 97 / 119 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12673rd of 13,686
Nationally
1891st of 2,065
In North West
31st of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
38%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 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.
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Contact Information
Rosewood Avenue, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 4FE
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