Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Preston, PR4 6UP · Lancashire · primary school
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122nd 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 the 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and Chess clubs, play football, tennis, basketball, or cricket, and engage in arts and crafts or chalk drawing. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 are not reaching the higher standard? 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 Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Overview
Tarleton Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and nurturing" environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have established a "compassionate environment" with strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering high expectations for behaviour and learning that pupils consistently meet.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "organised well" in most subjects, with knowledge broken into smaller steps that help pupils "develop their understanding over time."
- Teachers implement the curriculum "very effectively," using subject expertise to explain ideas clearly and "correct pupils’ misconceptions" promptly.
- Reading is a high priority, with effective phonics training ensuring most pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" who speak with "passion" about books.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is carefully planned, with the same "ambitious curriculum" and high expectations as for other pupils.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders managing workload with "compassion and care," resulting in staff who feel supported and happy.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, recent curriculum refinements are not yet fully embedded; leaders must ensure teaching reflects these changes so that "recent gains in pupils’ learning are sustained in the longer term."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff able to identify risks, understand recording processes, and teach pupils how to stay safe in different situations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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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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