Little Hoole Primary School
Preston, PR4 5QL · Lancashire · primary school
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74th 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,294 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Hoole Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a singing club, play football, tag rugby, sportshall athletics, high 5s netball, hockey, girls football, swimming, or dance, and learn guitar, drums, or keyboard. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Little Hoole Primary School
Overview
Little Hoole Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and behave well under high expectations for conduct. Leaders have updated the curriculum to be ambitious for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a positive attitude towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy to attend" and feel "safe and well cared for," with staff dealing effectively with any bullying.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with teachers clearly identifying content and revisiting key vocabulary to help pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Leaders have "cultivated a climate where pupils enjoy reading," providing access to high-quality texts and swift support for phonic gaps.
- Pupils take keen interest in diverse experiences, from sports galas to educational visits, developing a "broad understanding of the world of work and life beyond school."
- Staff feel "valued and motivated" as leaders carefully consider workload and well-being, while governors hold leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders’ work to check pupils’ knowledge is "less well developed," hindering teachers from addressing learning gaps over time.
- Books used by early readers "sometimes do not match the sounds that they have learned," preventing some pupils from becoming confident and fluent readers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff regularly trained on risks and using secure systems to quickly identify and respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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