Treales Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR4 3SH · Lancashire · primary school
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401st 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,483 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Treales Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to maintain current performance levels following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Treales Church of England Primary School
Overview
Treales Church of England Primary School is a small community school where leaders have successfully maintained stability and high standards of inclusion despite staffing challenges. While safeguarding is effective and personal development is strong, the report identifies that pupils’ achievement is variable and they are not yet well prepared for secondary school. Consistency in teaching quality and behaviour management requires improvement to ensure all pupils thrive.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Leaders provide "thoughtfully crafted" personal development programmes that prepare pupils for life in a "diverse and modern British society."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well cared for and supported," often achieving well from their starting points.
- There is a "strong sense of community" rooted in pupils’ best interests, with rare incidents of bullying and positive pupil relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils develop the necessary fluency in reading, writing, and mathematics to access the curriculum with ease.
- Staff must consistently uphold high expectations for behaviour and engagement, addressing low-level misbehaviour that disturbs learning.
- Leaders should ensure children in the early years master correct letter formation and that teachers check for knowledge gaps before moving on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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