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Samlesbury Church of England School
Goodgraded 05/05/2022Ages 5–1165 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Samlesbury Church of England 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 65 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/05/2022, Samlesbury Church of England School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Samlesbury Church of England School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 05/05/2022. 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)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake13.2%
Free school meals13.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence3.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
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