Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
105
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School
Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE 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 105 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Campbell, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8686th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 45 in Preston.
Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 15 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE 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 | Woodplumpton Road, Preston, Preston, PR4 0NE |
| Headteacher | Lucy Campbell |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 105 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8686th of 13,686
Nationally
1241st of 2,065
In North West
24th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
57%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
65
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodplumpton Road, Preston
Preston, PR4 0NE
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