Schools in Preston
Preston is in Lancashire. 176 open schools and colleges have a Preston address: 123 primary, 22 secondary, 15 special, 1 nursery, 5 sixth forms and colleges and 10 others. 22% are academies or free schools.
Schools
176
123 primary · 22 secondary
Pupils
44,000
on roll in 171 schools
Ofsted Good or better
93%
85 of 91 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
1,286
on record across 146 schools
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Schools in Preston 176
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar AcademyOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 81 pupils | Other | None on record | 81 | - |
| Acorns Primary SchoolCommunity special school · LancashireNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 93 pupils · 9 governors | Special | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 93 | 9 |
| All Hallows Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireOutstandingFeb 2023Secondary · 911 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | OutstandingFeb 2023 | 911 | 10 |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgeAcademy converter · LancashireGoodApr 2013Primary · 235 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 235 | 7 |
| Applebee Wood SchoolAcademy special sponsor led · LancashireNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 1, Inadequate in 2; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 179 pupils · 9 governors | Special | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 1, Inadequate in 2; safeguarding effective | 179 | 9 |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 891 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 891 | 12 |
| Ashbridge Independent SchoolOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 127 pupils | Other | None on record | 127 | - |
| Ashton Community Science CollegeCommunity school · LancashireGoodApr 2018Secondary · 837 pupils · 16 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2018 | 837 | 16 |
| Ashton Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 194 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 194 | 10 |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 424 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 424 | 12 |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LancashireNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 95 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 95 | 6 |
| Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireOutstandingNov 2023Primary · 198 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | OutstandingNov 2023 | 198 | 4 |
| Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodNov 2013Primary · 84 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2013 | 84 | 10 |
| Brabins Endowed SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LancashireOutstandingJun 2024Primary · 85 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 85 | 9 |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LancashireGoodFeb 2023Primary · 184 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 184 | 8 |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school · LancashireGoodNov 2018Primary · 191 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodNov 2018 | 191 | 1 |
| Brook View SchoolOther independent special school · LancashireNone on recordSpecial · 10 pupils | Special | None on record | 10 | - |
| Brookfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodDec 2022Primary · 196 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 196 | 5 |
| Broughton High SchoolCommunity school · LancashireOutstandingSep 2022Secondary · 932 pupils · 19 governors | Secondary | OutstandingSep 2022 | 932 | 19 |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 3 key judgements, Good in 1; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 378 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 3 key judgements, Good in 1; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 378 | 11 |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodNov 2015Secondary · 772 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | GoodNov 2015 | 772 | 12 |
| Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 39 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 39 | 1 |
| Cardinal Newman CollegeFurther education · LancashireNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Carr Hill High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LancashireRequires improvementMar 2024Secondary · 790 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 790 | 9 |
| Catforth Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodSep 2018Primary · 100 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2018 | 100 | 11 |
| Cedar Lodge SchoolOther independent special school · RochdaleNone on recordSpecial · 4 pupils | Special | None on record | 4 | - |
| Christ The King Catholic High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LancashireReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 446 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 446 | 9 |
| Clayton Brook Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodNov 2022Primary · 160 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 160 | 10 |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, PenworthamVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodJun 2024Primary · 196 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 196 | 13 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeJul 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 813 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJul 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 813 | 13 |
| Cottam Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 308 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 308 | 1 |
| Coupe Green Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodApr 2014Primary · 154 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2014 | 154 | 8 |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber BridgeVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodJan 2013Primary · 195 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2013 | 195 | 8 |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 696 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 696 | 16 |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonFree schools · LancashireOutstandingMay 2018Secondary · 615 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | OutstandingMay 2018 | 615 | 11 |
| Eldon Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 239 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 239 | 6 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodDec 2017Primary · 229 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2017 | 229 | 8 |
| Fishwick Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireNo overall gradeDec 2024Requires improvement in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 167 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Requires improvement in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 167 | 7 |
| Forton Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardJul 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 104 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 104 | 1 |
| Freckleton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodOct 2012Primary · 193 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 193 | 8 |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 326 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 326 | 8 |
| Fulwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led · LancashireGoodJun 2023Secondary · 973 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodJun 2023 | 973 | 9 |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardMar 2026Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 4; safeguarding standards not metPrimary · 320 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 4; safeguarding standards not met | 320 | 8 |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodJun 2024Primary · 227 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 227 | 11 |
| Garstang Community AcademyAcademy converter · LancashireRequires improvementMar 2024Secondary · 750 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 750 | 10 |
| Garstang Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodMar 2023Primary · 202 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 202 | 13 |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 257 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 257 | 14 |
| Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodMay 2015Primary · 199 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 199 | 9 |
| Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodFeb 2019Primary · 103 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2019 | 103 | 8 |
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 218 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 218 | 12 |
| Harris Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 246 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 246 | 7 |
| Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LancashireInadequateMar 2023Primary · 178 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | InadequateMar 2023 | 178 | 8 |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LancashireReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 81 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 81 | 11 |
| Highfield Priory SchoolOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 182 pupils | Other | None on record | 182 | - |
| Hillside Specialist School and CollegeCommunity special school · LancashireGoodFeb 2018Special · 117 pupils · 9 governors | Special | GoodFeb 2018 | 117 | 9 |
| Holme Slack Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 199 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 199 | 1 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, PrestonAcademy converter · LancashireGoodMar 2023Primary · 192 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 192 | 1 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, WartonAcademy converter · LancashireGoodOct 2013Primary · 157 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 157 | 10 |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 81 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards met | 81 | 8 |
| Hope SchoolOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 3 pupils | Other | None on record | 3 | - |
| Howick Church Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 103 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 103 | 11 |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 807 pupils · 15 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 807 | 15 |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 136 pupils | Other | None on record | 136 | - |
| Ingol Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 208 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 208 | 6 |
| Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodJan 2014Primary · 60 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodJan 2014 | 60 | 1 |
| Kennington Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodJul 2024Primary · 246 pupils | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 246 | - |
| Kingsfold Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodNov 2022Primary · 126 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 126 | 6 |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodOct 2013Primary · 187 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 187 | 8 |
| Kirkham Grammar SchoolOther independent school · LancashireNone on recordOther · 670 pupils | Other | None on record | 670 | - |
| Kirkham Pear Tree SchoolCommunity special school · LancashireOutstandingApr 2012Special · 112 pupils · 12 governors | Special | OutstandingApr 2012 | 112 | 12 |
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodMar 2014Primary · 199 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2014 | 199 | 5 |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodSep 2023Primary · 169 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 169 | 1 |
| Lancashire Education Medical ServicesMiscellaneous · LancashireNone on recordOther | Other | None on record | - | - |
| Lancaster University School of MathematicsFree schools 16 to 19 · LancashireNone on recordSixth form and college · 125 pupils · 17 governors | Sixth form and college | None on record | 125 | 17 |
| Larches High SchoolPupil referral unit · LancashireGoodJun 2014Other · 106 pupils · 8 governors | Other | GoodJun 2014 | 106 | 8 |
| Lea Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 290 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 290 | 6 |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 138 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 138 | 10 |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LancashireGoodMay 2023Primary · 145 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 145 | 11 |
| Little Hoole Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodSep 2012Primary · 186 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2012 | 186 | 9 |
| Longridge Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 200 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 200 | 8 |
| Longridge High SchoolAcademy converter · LancashireRequires improvementSep 2021Secondary · 810 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementSep 2021 | 810 | 9 |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodOct 2012Primary · 199 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 199 | 6 |
| Longsands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireReport cardDec 2025Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 213 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardDec 2025Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 213 | 7 |
| Longton Primary SchoolFoundation school · LancashireNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 213 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 213 | 13 |
| Lostock Hall AcademyAcademy converter · LancashireGoodDec 2014Secondary · 759 pupils · 15 governors | Secondary | GoodDec 2014 | 759 | 15 |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · LancashireGoodMay 2024Primary · 422 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 422 | 7 |
| Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 124 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 124 | 1 |
| Moor Nook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodDec 2022Primary · 187 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 187 | 1 |
| Moor Park High SchoolFoundation school · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 599 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 599 | 7 |
| Moorbrook SchoolCommunity special school · LancashireNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 84 pupils · 5 governors | Special | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 84 | 5 |
| Myerscough CollegeFurther education · LancashireNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Nateby Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodJan 2023Primary · 87 pupils | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 87 | - |
| New Focus EducationOther independent special school · LancashireNone on recordSpecial · 17 pupils | Special | None on record | 17 | - |
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodMay 2015Primary · 217 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 217 | 10 |
| Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodNov 2012Primary · 206 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2012 | 206 | 11 |
| Oakfield House SchoolOther independent special school · LancashireNone on recordSpecial · 46 pupils | Special | None on record | 46 | - |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 216 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards met | 216 | 9 |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock HallVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 341 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 341 | 9 |
| Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodSep 2022Secondary · 902 pupils · 17 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2022 | 902 | 17 |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary SchoolFoundation school · LancashireGoodJul 2017Primary · 195 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2017 | 195 | 9 |