Clayton Brook Primary School
Preston, PR5 8HL · Lancashire · primary school
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377th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 762 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clayton Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Clayton Brook Primary School
Overview
Clayton Brook Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils feel ‘safe and happy’, benefit from a ‘well-thought-out curriculum’, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders have fostered a respectful culture where staff encourage pupils to ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘suitably ambitious curriculum’ that develops knowledge logically, ensuring children in the early years leave Reception ‘fully prepared for the demands of key stage 1’.
- Teachers possess ‘strong knowledge’ of their subjects and effectively identify and address pupils’ misconceptions, contributing to most pupils achieving well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘enjoy all parts of school life fully’ and learn well alongside peers through adapted curriculum delivery.
- The school offers a ‘wide variety of extra-curricular clubs’ and leadership opportunities, such as the school council, which develop pupils’ confidence and resilience.
- Effective strategies have improved attendance rates, and leaders successfully support pupils with emotional needs to attend school more regularly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils practise reading using ‘appropriate, well-matched books’, as some current texts do not match the sounds children have learned, causing difficulties in reading accurately and with fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training, diligently recording welfare concerns, and working well with external agencies to provide timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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