Treales Church of England Primary School

About Treales Church of England Primary School

Treales Church of England Primary School sits in a curious spot relative to its Lancashire peers. Its headline Key Stage 2 measure — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 67%, which is comfortably above the local authority average of 60% for primary schools. That seven-point gap is meaningful, placing the school in the top half of Fylde’s 21 primaries (ranked 9th) and in the 37th percentile nationally. Yet the school’s own data reveals a more uneven picture: while 89% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, only 67% did so in reading, and maths sat at 78%. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading and maths was identical at 22%, but no child achieved that level in writing. So the headline looks strong against the LA norm, but the consistency across subjects is less assured.

Academically, Treales is a school that delivers solid, if not spectacular, results. Its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2013, rated overall effectiveness as Good, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. The earlier 2009 inspection had awarded Outstanding across the board, so the current rating represents a step down, but the school has held its Good status for over a decade. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The average reading and maths scores — 104 and 102 respectively — are close to the national average of 100, suggesting pupils are broadly on track. With only 60 pupils on roll and a capacity of 70, the school is small, and small cohorts can make percentages volatile; a single child’s performance can shift the figures noticeably.

For families considering Treales, the practical picture is one of a popular but tiny village school. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 27 applications for just 9 places and 10 first-preference applications, giving a ratio of three applicants per place. The school serves a Church of England community in Fylde, Lancashire, and is led by headteacher Lisa Hill. Facilities include a dining hall, library, sports hall, chapel, art studios and playing fields, with clubs ranging from science and eco club to choir and drama. The SEND provision is notably broad, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This suggests the school is equipped to support a range of additional needs, despite its small size. With 31.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals — above the national average — it also serves a relatively disadvantaged intake. Treales will suit families who value a close-knit, faith-based primary with strong core results and a wide SEND offer, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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