Harris Primary School
Preston, PR2 7EE · Lancashire · primary school
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304th 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in gymnastics, dance, athletics, outdoor adventure activities, and swimming. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the separate inspection grades from April 2026 being addressed in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary School
Overview
Harris Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard, with inclusion rated at a strong standard. Leaders have fostered a culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and achieve well, particularly those with special educational needs or facing disadvantage. The school is praised for its inclusive ethos, effective teaching, and strong community relationships.
Strengths
- Leaders "know every child as an individual" and rigorously track academic and social progress, ensuring barriers to success are "swiftly and effectively identified and addressed."
- The curriculum is "engaging and enjoyable," building knowledge over time and preparing pupils well for secondary school, with "consistently effective" phonics teaching.
- Pupils "consistently behave well" in a "calm, purposeful environment," with bullying and discrimination reported as rare.
- Attendance for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND is "above the national average," supported by swift, data-driven interventions.
- Staff feel "safe at work and respected," benefiting from a culture based on respect and opportunities for professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the teaching of foundational skills in writing is implemented consistently across all age groups and subjects.
- Leaders should ensure foundational knowledge in mathematics builds progressively, allowing pupils to apply this knowledge as they advance.
- Leaders should continue working with families to raise attendance, specifically addressing term-time holidays.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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