Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Dryland, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5828th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 21 in Fylde.
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 26 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, Kirkham St Michael's 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Preston, Fylde, PR4 2SL |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Dryland |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.8% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5828th of 13,686
Nationally
842nd of 2,065
In North West
11th of 21
In Fylde
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
66%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
81
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
School Lane, Preston
Fylde, PR4 2SL
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