Kingsfold Primary School
PRESTON, PR1 9HJ · Lancashire · primary school
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376th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,010 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| 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.
Kingsfold Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingsfold Primary School
Overview
Kingsfold Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are treated with respect. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, fostering a strong thirst for learning and positive relationships. The school provides a broad curriculum with rich opportunities for personal development, though some aspects of subject planning and attendance require further refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy at this school" and feel safe due to the "warm welcome" and respectful treatment by staff.
- Leaders have developed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with clear knowledge sequencing in many subjects.
- Phonics is taught "consistently well" in early years, with effective checks and targeted support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs have their needs "identified effectively and quickly" and are fully included in school life.
- The curriculum promotes personal development well, with pupils debating issues, fundraising, and understanding "British values".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further engage with parents to remove barriers preventing some pupils from attending school regularly.
- Some leaders need to evaluate monitoring information more effectively to identify focused actions for improvement rather than setting broad targets.
- Leaders must clarify specific knowledge and teaching sequences in some subjects, including parts of the reading curriculum, so pupils build knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and concerns being appropriately recorded and acted upon.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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