Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Preston, PR4 2JP · Lancashire · primary school
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338th 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 — 1.3/10 against 2,330 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join LEGO, Cooking, Computer, Musical Theatre, Singing, Origami, Arts and Crafts, and Homework Club. Sports include Football, Cricket, Handball, Multi-Skills, Badminton, and Jujitsu. Arts and music options are Dance, Choir, Ukulele, and iRock. Trips include Young Voices, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in writing? How does the school ensure that the after-school club is accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Overview
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is described as a "warm, caring and nurturing environment" where pupils feel part of a family. The inspection confirms that the school "continues to be a good school," with leaders expecting high standards and pupils achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are happy, and treat each other with respect, living up to the school’s equality statement: ‘all different; all equal’.
- Leaders make full use of the local area and its rich history to enhance pupils’ enjoyment of the curriculum, particularly in subjects like history.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and explain new topics with clarity, helping most pupils make secure connections between previous and new learning.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with most pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 2".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with staff adapting curriculum delivery to ensure they "know and remember more of the curriculum".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not defined exactly what they want pupils to learn, which prevents some pupils from developing a "deep and rich body of subject knowledge". Leaders should finalise these curriculums to ensure pupils learn essential knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing that safeguarding is "the business of everyone".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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