SchoolScoresFishwick Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Downing Street, Preston, PR1 4RH
01772 491402 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 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 Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
15 pupils in this year group.
53% — 7 points below the Lancashire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
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 1st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 65.3% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.5% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 98th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 106th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 63rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 79th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 119th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 120th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 69th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% 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)
- Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribbleton Avenue Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Preston Greenlands Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Nook Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fishwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Fishwick Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fishwick Primary School?
100% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Fishwick Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fishwick Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Fishwick Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 17 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 119333.
- 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.