Whitefield Primary School
Preston, PR1 0RH · Lancashire · primary school
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250th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Whitefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 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 338 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitefield Primary School
Overview
Whitefield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and enjoy learning. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering a culture of kindness and respect. The school prioritises pupil well-being and provides a wide range of responsibilities that build independence.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and respectful to each other,” with leaders resolving bullying concerns quickly.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well organised,” ensuring pupils build knowledge logically from Reception to Year 6.
- Leaders have given a “high priority to reading,” with a well-organised phonics curriculum and appropriately trained staff.
- Effective assessment systems help teachers identify and fill gaps in learning, ensuring pupils “catch up and keep up.”
- Governors engage with the community to maintain a “full picture of what is happening at the school.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure appropriate provision helps a small minority of Key Stage 2 pupils develop reading fluency.
- Teachers require further training and tools to embed adaptive teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an “effective and proactive culture” where staff are well trained and pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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