VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Goodgraded 13/01/2023Ages 4–11195 pupilsChurch of England/Methodist
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. The school has around 195 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/01/2023, Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Bridgeway School0.2 miSt Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School0.4 miBrownedge St Mary's Catholic High SchoolGood · 0.5 miBamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School0.5 miThe Coppice SchoolGood · 0.6 miWalton-Le-Dale High SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 mi
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