Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR4 0RA · Lancashire · primary school
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102nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,893 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and well cared for at this welcoming school, where they feel safe and valued. The report highlights that pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects and are well prepared for secondary education. Staff are supported with training and workload considerations, contributing to a positive environment where kindness and respect are demonstrated daily.
Strengths
- Pupils have "positive relationships with staff and each other" and feel "valued and accepted."
- The curriculum has improved since the last inspection, with staff having "greater clarity about the important learning" in key stages 1 and 2.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with effective phonics training ensuring many pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported to follow the curriculum alongside their peers."
- The school maintains a "strong focus on securing pupils’ regular attendance" and works closely with families to improve absence rates.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it "gathers and evaluates monitoring information effectively" in a small number of subjects to quickly address shortcomings in curriculum delivery.
- Staff need to be better equipped to support pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour, ensuring "low-level disruption" does not interrupt learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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