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Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 06/11/2024Ages 5–11240 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's 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 240 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/11/2024, Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 06/11/2024. 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)50%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake8.8%
Free school meals8.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.0%
Attendance96.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-DaleGood · 0.5 miWalton-le-Dale Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miChrist The King Catholic High SchoolInadequate · 0.6 miFrenchwood Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miLancaster University School of Mathematics1.0 miEden Boys' School, PrestonOutstanding · 1.1 mi
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