Howick Church Endowed Primary School
99%
Capacity
104
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Howick Church Endowed Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 104 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Howick Church Endowed Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pamela Maloney, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1527th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 35 in South Ribble.
Howick Church Endowed Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 12 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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 Howick Church Endowed Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Howick Church Endowed 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 | Liverpool Road, Preston, South Ribble, PR1 0NB |
| Headteacher | Pamela Maloney |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 105 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1527th of 13,686
Nationally
190th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
80%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
52
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Liverpool Road, Preston
South Ribble, PR1 0NB
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