Ingol Community Primary School
PRESTON, PR2 3YP · Lancashire · primary school
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175th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 1,353 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ingol Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the After School Group, Forest School, and football. Trips include visits to Blackpool Tower and ArcCinema. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Ingol Community Primary School
Overview
Ingol Community Primary School provides an education that meets the "Expected standard" across all inspection categories. The report highlights a school where pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, "achieve well" and are "prepared for the next stage of their education." Leaders have fostered a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" with strong attendance and behaviour, ensuring pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "secure grasp of core skills in English and mathematics" and build knowledge steadily across the curriculum.
- Leaders have implemented successful strategies to improve attendance, such as using a school minibus, resulting in pupils who "attend well" and "value their time in school."
- The school maintains a "safe and secure environment" where bullying is rare and staff resolve concerns swiftly.
- Staff create an "inclusive culture" and make effective adjustments to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing, ensuring new initiatives do not place "unnecessary or burdensome demands on teachers' time."
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently design suitable activities to help younger pupils develop "secure fundamental writing skills as quickly as possible."
- Early years staff need to improve the quality of daily interactions to better "extend and deepen children’s learning."
- Governors should develop their skills to more rigorously evaluate the pupil premium strategy and oversee school improvement priorities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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