SchoolScoresDeepdale Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6TD
01772 795586 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 24 March 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 20 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 104 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 26% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 24% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 55% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 45% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 18% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points above the Lancashire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 75 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 66 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 132 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 98th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 96th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 76.7% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 94th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 97th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 55th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 58th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribbleton Avenue Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holme Slack Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennington Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldon Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Deepdale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Deepdale Community Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Deepdale Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Deepdale Community Primary School?
79% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Deepdale Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Deepdale Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Deepdale Community Primary School as their first choice for 75 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 66 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119228.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.