SchoolScoresEldon Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Eldon Street, Preston, PR1 7YE · Proposed to close
01772 253557 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 20 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Serious weaknesses.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 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 47th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 51st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 41st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 34th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 42nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
26% — 34 points below the Lancashire average, and 36 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 26% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.1
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 36th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 77th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 6th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.3% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 92nd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 101st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 96th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 94th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 68th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 13th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 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
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Roebuck School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Preston 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennington Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deepdale Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eldon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eldon Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 March 2024.
How did Eldon Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 36 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Eldon Primary School?
79% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Eldon Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eldon Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Eldon Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 27 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 119229.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.