Forton Primary School
Preston, PR3 0AS · Lancashire · primary school
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179th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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.
Forton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access craft activities, board games, outdoor games, swimming, and Forton Fit Friday. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Forton Primary School
Overview
Forton Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report describes a school with a “happy and calm feel” where pupils are proud of their community and enjoy a “family feel” with peers across year groups. Leaders have established strong relationships with families and implemented an ambitious curriculum that engages all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “broad and suitably ambitious curriculum” where teachers are clear about what pupils should know by the end of each year.
- The early reading curriculum is a priority, with “well-trained staff” delivering phonics effectively so that “almost all pupils are confident and fluent readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- Behaviour is excellent, with a new policy applied “consistently well” and “very few incidents of bullying,” ensuring pupils feel safe and supported.
- Staff use effective strategies to support pupils with SEND, including making “effective use of external experts” for early identification of needs.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and trips, with older pupils acting as “learning buddies” to support younger schoolmates.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not made the most important knowledge clear enough to teachers, hindering the checking of secure earlier learning.
- Some older pupils are not exposed to a “broad-enough range of high-quality texts,” meaning they do not read widely enough across different genres and authors.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” and robust systems for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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