SchoolScoresTarleton Community Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of Axia Learning Alliance
Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6AT
01772 812547 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 December 2013.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 11th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 25th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 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. 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
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 9 points above the Lancashire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
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 95th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 90th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 89th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 61st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 67th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 85th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 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 32nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 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
- Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bretherton Endowed CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Hoole Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tarleton Mere Brow CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tarleton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tarleton Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Tarleton Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tarleton Community Primary School?
93% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Tarleton Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tarleton Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Tarleton Community Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 119158.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.