Eldon Primary School
Preston, PR1 7YE · Lancashire · primary school
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447th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,364 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 26.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 0 | 35% | 0.01 |
| 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.
Eldon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Inadequate in July 2026.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 plan to address the Inadequate rating from the recent inspection? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support pupil wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Eldon Primary School
Overview
Eldon Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders and governance working diligently to turn the school around following previous leadership and staffing issues. While past attainment results were below average, current pupils are making suitable progress and feel safe, respected, and happy at the school.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Leaders have successfully revised attendance procedures, resulting in average overall attendance and high punctuality.
- Staff provide "gentle and supportive" care in the early years, creating a "joyful" environment where children are "enthused by their learning".
- The school has a "complete overhaul" of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) provision, leading to prompt identification of needs and increased support for vulnerable pupils.
- Pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and responsibility, learning about "fundamental British values" and how to stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should sharpen teachers' use of assessment information to better inform lesson activities, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- Leaders must ensure recent curriculum and teaching improvements lead to all pupils attaining well over time.
- Staff in the early years should use talk more skilfully to support children's learning of communication and language.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| 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
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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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