Sherwood Primary School
Preston, PR2 9GA · Lancashire · primary school
5th 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 — 9.6/10 against 4,174 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 38% | 3.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard. 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 (9.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Lego, Parachute club, and Forest School groups. Sports include tennis, football, fencing, dance, jujitsu, multi skills, tag rugby, and netball. Cricket is offered for arts and music. Trips visit Tower Wood and Plas Menai. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 425 pupils in a capacity of 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 5. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the 5-pupil overage during the day? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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