Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School
78%
Capacity
70
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School
Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 70 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Rowe, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3876th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 10 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 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 Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Tarleton Mere Brow 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Gravel, Preston, West Lancashire, PR4 6JX |
| Headteacher | Jessica Rowe |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 90 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3876th of 13,686
Nationally
555th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
41
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Gravel, Preston
West Lancashire, PR4 6JX
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