Ingol Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Ingol Community Primary School
Ingol Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Ingol Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Naomi Parkinson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5931st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 45 in Preston.
Ingol Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 28 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ingol Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Ingol Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitby Avenue, Ingol Cp School, 39 Whitby Avenue, PRESTON, Preston, PR2 3YP |
| Headteacher | Naomi Parkinson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5931st of 13,686
Nationally
855th of 2,065
In North West
17th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
65%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitby Avenue, Ingol Cp School, 39 Whitby Avenue, PRESTON
Preston, PR2 3YP
Whitby Avenue, Ingol Cp School, 39 Whitby Avenue, PRESTON
Preston, PR2 3YP
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