Moor Nook Community Primary School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Moor Nook Community Primary School
Moor Nook Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Moor Nook Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Clough, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12436th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 45 in Preston.
Moor Nook Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 15 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moor Nook Community Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Moor Nook 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, Preston, PR2 6EE |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Clough |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.2% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12436th of 13,686
Nationally
1843rd of 2,065
In North West
38th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
40%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 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
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston
Preston, PR2 6EE
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