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Lea Community Primary School
Ages 4–11266 pupils
Lea Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 266 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Lea Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Preston (PR2 1PD), Lea Community Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)52%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake36.2%
Free school meals36.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled64%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Royal Cross Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miAshton Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston0.3 miAshton Community Science CollegeGood · 0.5 miPioneer TEC0.7 miCottam Primary School1.1 mi
See the full area report for PR2 1PD →