Preston Primary School
About Preston Primary School
If you're a parent considering Preston Primary School, the most recent Parent View responses offer a strong starting point. 88% of the 59 parents who responded would recommend the school to other families. That's a solid vote of confidence. The feedback is particularly strong on communication: 75% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 92% either agreed or strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. Happiness and safety also score well, with 93% of parents agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy and 92% that they feel safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 26 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which is reassuring if you're set on it, but the numbers mean you'll want to make it your top choice.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 59 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 17 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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