Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR5 4JL · Lancashire · primary school
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186th 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as happy in a “nurturing school” where they enjoy “strong, positive relationships with caring staff.” The report highlights a “deep sense of safety and belonging” and notes that pupils are “well prepared for their secondary education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well thought out,” with careful consideration of what pupils should know and the order of teaching.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme “effectively,” and timely support helps pupils who fall behind to “catch up quickly” and become fluent readers.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of trips and clubs,” including residential visits and theatre, which help them develop new interests.
- The school fosters a “harmonious community” where staff are positive about workload support and well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of courtesy, behave well, and understand concepts of “democracy, respect and tolerance.”
Areas to improve
- Staff should check that pupils have “successfully embedded prior knowledge” before introducing new content, as occasional gaps hinder deep learning.
- The curriculum must be adapted more consistently for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they “learn successfully.”
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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