SchoolScoresPreston Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BE
01642 784735 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 June 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees 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
29 pupils in this year group.
83% — 18 points above the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Stockton-on-Tees. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 30 places for visual impairment; Hearing impairment; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 41st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 13.0%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Links Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Junction Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durham Lane Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Egglescliffe CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Myton Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartburn Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whinstone Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bader Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barley Fields Primary 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Preston Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Preston Primary School?
100% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Preston Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Preston Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Preston Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 148460.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.