SchoolScoresWalton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4TD
01772 335065 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 January 2014.
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 27 March 2024: 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
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 19th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%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
61 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Lancashire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 140 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.4 · 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 71st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 113th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 47th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 73rd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 18th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.23% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 47th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 41st highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 84th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 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 Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lostock Hall Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 20% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farington Moss St Paul's CE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higher Walton CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frenchwood Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?
99% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 119286.
- 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.