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Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 5–1176 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 76 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
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)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake19.0%
Free school meals19.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.8%
Attendance95.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher15.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Myerscough College0.7 miBarton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.7 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock1.7 miSt Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham2.3 miGarstang Community AcademyRequires Improvement · 2.6 miKirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
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