Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
140
Pupils
5.5x
Demand
About Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Seagrave, 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 1457th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 45 in Preston.
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 20 places, making it 5.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (47 responses).
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 Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Lea Neeld's Endowed 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lea Road, Preston, Preston, PR4 0RA |
| Headteacher | Catherine Seagrave |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 140 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1457th of 13,686
Nationally
180th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
47 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
111
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
30 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Lea Road, Preston
Preston, PR4 0RA
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