Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Preston, PR5 4TD · Lancashire · primary school
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214th 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 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to support pupil progress in core subjects? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Overview
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and achieve well. Leaders share an ambitious vision, ensuring a high-quality curriculum that prepares all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, for their next steps.
Strengths
- Staff develop "warm, caring relationships" with children, fostering a "nurturing environment" that helps pupils thrive.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to include "great thinkers and cultural experiences," ensuring disadvantaged pupils benefit fully.
- Reading is a high priority, supported by a "highly effective phonics programme" and thoughtfully selected texts.
- Staff are "adept at checking pupils’ learning," allowing them to address misconceptions swiftly.
- The school promotes "wider development" strongly, including visits to London and celebrating diverse cultural festivals.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the approach to helping pupils remember learning over time is in the "early stages of development," causing difficulty in linking past and new knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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