Pool House Community Primary School
Preston, PR2 7BX · Lancashire · primary school
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89th 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,729 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pool House Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Football Development Programme, a Whole School Sports Day, and Yoga. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 Football Development Programme integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Pool House Community Primary School
Overview
Pool House Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place where pupils feel safe, work hard, and are proud of their community. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that supports high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the school excels in reading and behaviour, there are specific areas within the curriculum structure that require refinement to ensure consistent pupil progress.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, are polite, and move around the school in a "calm and orderly manner".
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring staff are well trained and pupils who fall behind in phonics are "identified quickly and supported to catch up without delay".
- The curriculum is "ambitious and engaging" for all pupils, with a logical order from Reception to Year 6 in most subjects.
- Staff know pupils extremely well and work closely with external agencies to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including art, gardening, and drama productions.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must refine curriculum organisation because there is a "lack of clarity about the specific knowledge that pupils need to acquire".
- Teachers in these subjects sometimes do not identify what pupils need to know before moving on, meaning pupils "do not build their learning in a logical way".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to report concerns and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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