Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0NN · Lancashire · primary school
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196th 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 — 4.8/10 against 3,727 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 28.0% achieved it, 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 (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and visit BAE Systems. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 141. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the School Council organise for students? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School continues to be a 'good' school, offering a 'nurturing environment' where pupils are happy and conduct themselves sensibly. The school provides a 'high-quality curriculum' with rigorous checks on pupil knowledge, ensuring children are well prepared for key stage 3. Leaders and governors work effectively together to support continuous improvement in the quality of education.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a 'caring community' fostered through mixed-age 'family groups' and outdoor learning in the school’s forest area.
- Staff know 'precisely what pupils should learn' and use rigorous processes to identify and fill gaps in knowledge before introducing new content.
- Reading is prioritised from the Nursery, with strong parental engagement supported by resources like 'story packs' and an 'extended learning menu'.
- The school offers a 'plethora of extra-curricular opportunities' and encourages pupils to take on responsibilities, such as eco monitors, preparing them for life in modern society.
- Relationships are warm and based on 'mutual respect', creating a 'calm and purposeful' atmosphere with well-rehearsed routines.
Areas to improve
- Staff training on supporting pupils who struggle with phonics needs strengthening, as current strategies are not always effective, hindering progress towards becoming 'accurate and confident readers'.
- Some staff do not successfully adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning these pupils do not learn as well as they could.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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
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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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