Forton Primary School
Preston, PR3 0AS · Lancashire · primary school
181st 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 4,277 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% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Get to know the school
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. An Ofsted inspection in 2022-11 rated the school Good. 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 a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 104 pupils in a capacity of 105, leaving just 1 spare place. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With only 1 place remaining, how does the school manage the waiting list if a child leaves mid-year? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families needing wraparound care?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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