Weeton Primary School
Preston, PR4 3HX · Lancashire · primary school
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181st 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weeton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 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 163 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Weeton Primary School
Overview
Weeton Primary School is described as a welcoming community where "respect for others underpins the warm relationships between pupils and staff." The report states that the school provides a high-quality education with an "ambitious" curriculum, resulting in pupils who are "happy" and achieve well. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils value diversity and feel welcome, fostering a "tight-knit community" where older pupils support younger ones.
- The curriculum is well-designed, helping pupils develop a "deep body of knowledge" and preparing them for future stages.
- Staff provide "highly effective" support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to progress well.
- Early years provision is strong, with a "carefully constructed phonics programme" helping children become "confident and fluent readers."
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," while staff value the training and workload support they receive.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not implement the curriculum as intended, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and lower achievement.
- Some pupils are absent too often and do not receive "timely support" to improve attendance, which negatively impacts their learning.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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