Best Primary Schools in Preston

We checked all 127 primary schools in Preston, Lancashire, and list every one: 106 ranked, then 21 without a rank.

Schools checked
127
Ranked
106
Without a rank
21

Ranks combine 2024/25 SATs results, worth 60% of each school's score, with the latest Ofsted outcome, worth 40%, as how we rank schools sets out. Rank 1 is the highest score in Preston. Schools with the same score share a rank. Schools without published results or an Ofsted outcome follow the ranked schools, in name order.

Preston also has 26 secondary schools, ranked on GCSE results and Ofsted. Every school in the area is also listed with the other schools in Lancashire. Lancashire also has rankings for Chorley, Burnley, Lancaster, Accrington, Ormskirk and all of Lancashire.

Ranked primary schools in Preston

  1. Rank 1

    The Olive School, Preston

    Free school, 421 pupils, inspected June 2019

    Ofsted: Outstanding
    Expected standard
    88%
    Higher standard
    30%
  2. Rank 2

    Sherwood Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 425 pupils, inspected October 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Outstanding
    Expected standard
    86%
    Higher standard
    28%
  3. Rank 3

    Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 198 pupils, inspected November 2023

    Ofsted: Outstanding
    Expected standard
    81%
    Higher standard
    35%
  4. Rank 4

    Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 257 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Outstanding
    Expected standard
    90%
    Higher standard
    16%
  5. Rank 5

    Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 378 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    88%
    Higher standard
    16%
  6. Rank 6

    Brabins Endowed School

    Local authority maintained, 85 pupils, inspected June 2024

    Ofsted: Outstanding
    Expected standard
    90%
    Higher standard
    10%
  7. Rank 7

    Howick Church Endowed Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 103 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Strong standard
    Expected standard
    80%
    Higher standard
    20%
  8. Rank 8

    Longton Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 213 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    83%
    Higher standard
    17%
  9. Rank 9

    New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 217 pupils, inspected May 2015

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    83%
    Higher standard
    17%
  10. Rank 10

    Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 152 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    79%
    Higher standard
    21%
  11. Rank 11

    Freckleton Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 193 pupils, inspected October 2012

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    92%
    Higher standard
    17%
  12. Rank 12

    St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

    Local authority maintained, 246 pupils, inspected February 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    73%
    Higher standard
    27%
  13. Rank 13

    St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 279 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Expected standard to strong standard
    Expected standard
    74%
    Higher standard
    11%
  14. Rank 14

    Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

    Local authority maintained, 227 pupils, inspected June 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    73%
    Higher standard
    30%
  15. Rank 15

    Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 206 pupils, inspected November 2012

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    70%
    Higher standard
    22%
  16. Rank 15

    Queen's Drive Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 434 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    74%
    Higher standard
    18%
  17. Rank 17

    Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 218 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    77%
    Higher standard
    7%
  18. Rank 18

    Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 84 pupils, inspected November 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    82%
    Higher standard
    9%
  19. Rank 18

    Garstang Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 202 pupils, inspected March 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    75%
    Higher standard
    19%
  20. Rank 20

    Ingol Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 208 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Expected standard
    Expected standard
    70%
    Higher standard
    23%
  21. Rank 21

    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle

    Local authority maintained, 83 pupils, inspected October 2015

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    80%
    Higher standard
    13%
  22. Rank 22

    Little Hoole Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 186 pupils, inspected September 2012

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    77%
    Higher standard
    10%
  23. Rank 23

    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock

    Local authority maintained, 47 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    86%
    Higher standard
    0%
  24. Rank 24

    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 347 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Expected standard to strong standard
    Expected standard
    78%
    Higher standard
    11%
  25. Rank 25

    Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 424 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    68%
    Higher standard
    10%
  26. Rank 25

    Nateby Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 87 pupils, inspected January 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    77%
    Higher standard
    8%
  27. Rank 27

    Longridge Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 200 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Expected standard
    Expected standard
    83%
    Higher standard
    13%
  28. Rank 28

    Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 216 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Expected standard to strong standard
    Expected standard
    64%
    Higher standard
    18%
  29. Rank 29

    Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 199 pupils, inspected May 2015

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    72%
    Higher standard
    14%
  30. Rank 30

    St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh

    Local authority maintained, 104 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Strong standard
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    13%
  31. Rank 31

    Lostock Hall Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 422 pupils, inspected May 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    68%
    Higher standard
    12%
  32. Rank 32

    Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 93 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Expected standard
    Expected standard
    71%
    Higher standard
    7%
  33. Rank 33

    Tarleton Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 242 pupils, inspected December 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    69%
    Higher standard
    14%
  34. Rank 34

    Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 195 pupils, inspected July 2017

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    73%
    Higher standard
    13%
  35. Rank 35

    Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 138 pupils, inspected October 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    65%
    Higher standard
    15%
  36. Rank 36

    Scorton Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 66 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    8%
  37. Rank 37

    Samlesbury Church of England School

    Local authority maintained, 68 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Expected standard to strong standard
    Expected standard
    73%
    Higher standard
    9%
  38. Rank 38

    Pool House Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 182 pupils, inspected April 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    79%
    Higher standard
    7%
  39. Rank 39

    Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School

    Local authority maintained, 60 pupils, inspected January 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    69%
    Higher standard
    23%
  40. Rank 40

    Brookfield Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 196 pupils, inspected December 2022

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    76%
    Higher standard
    0%
  41. Rank 41

    Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 207 pupils, inspected December 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    81%
    Higher standard
    3%
  42. Rank 42

    Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 81 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    80%
    Higher standard
    10%
  43. Rank 43

    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

    Academy, 44 pupils, inspected October 2011

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    63%
    Higher standard
    25%
  44. Rank 44

    Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 228 pupils, inspected June 2015

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    62%
    Higher standard
    10%
  45. Rank 45

    Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 199 pupils, inspected March 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    70%
    Higher standard
    9%
  46. Rank 46

    Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 282 pupils, inspected September 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    56%
    Higher standard
    9%
  47. Rank 47

    St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Local authority maintained, 206 pupils, inspected January 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    79%
    Higher standard
    0%
  48. Rank 48

    Weeton Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 163 pupils, inspected February 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    6%
  49. Rank 49

    Kennington Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 246 pupils, inspected July 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    60%
    Higher standard
    9%
  50. Rank 50

    St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 273 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Expected standard
    Expected standard
    65%
    Higher standard
    5%
  51. Rank 51

    Longsands Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 213 pupils, inspected December 2025

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    65%
    Higher standard
    6%
  52. Rank 52

    Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 446 pupils, inspected January 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    59%
    Higher standard
    8%
  53. Rank 53

    Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 199 pupils, inspected October 2012

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    7%
  54. Rank 54

    Whitefield Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 338 pupils, inspected March 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    55%
    Higher standard
    8%
  55. Rank 55

    Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 103 pupils, inspected February 2019

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    79%
    Higher standard
    0%
  56. Rank 56

    Forton Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 104 pupils, inspected October 2022

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    75%
    Higher standard
    0%
  57. Rank 56

    Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 107 pupils, inspected January 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    75%
    Higher standard
    0%
  58. Rank 58

    Harris Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 246 pupils, inspected April 2026

    Report card: Expected standard to strong standard
    Expected standard
    63%
    Higher standard
    6%
  59. Rank 59

    Higher Walton Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 81 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    59%
    Higher standard
    12%
  60. Rank 60

    Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 169 pupils, inspected September 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    65%
    Higher standard
    0%
  61. Rank 61

    Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

    Academy, 235 pupils, inspected April 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    66%
    Higher standard
    3%
  62. Rank 62

    Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge

    Local authority maintained, 195 pupils, inspected January 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    63%
    Higher standard
    3%
  63. Rank 63

    St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston

    Local authority maintained, 166 pupils, inspected May 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    62%
    Higher standard
    3%
  64. Rank 64

    Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery

    Local authority maintained, 191 pupils, inspected November 2018

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    58%
    Higher standard
    6%
  65. Rank 65

    Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham

    Local authority maintained, 196 pupils, inspected June 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    66%
    Higher standard
    3%
  66. Rank 66

    Catforth Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 100 pupils, inspected September 2018

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    50%
    Higher standard
    8%
  67. Rank 67

    Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 124 pupils, inspected February 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to strong standard
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    4%
  68. Rank 68

    St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale

    Local authority maintained, 199 pupils, inspected January 2020

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    53%
    Higher standard
    10%
  69. Rank 69

    Deepdale Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 696 pupils, inspected February 2026

    Report card: Expected standard
    Expected standard
    62%
    Higher standard
    3%
  70. Rank 70

    Lea Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 290 pupils, inspected March 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    60%
    Higher standard
    0%
  71. Rank 71

    Coupe Green Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 154 pupils, inspected April 2014

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    58%
    Higher standard
    5%
  72. Rank 72

    English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Local authority maintained, 229 pupils, inspected December 2017

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    41%
    Higher standard
    6%
  73. Rank 73

    Holme Slack Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 199 pupils, inspected January 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    52%
    Higher standard
    6%
  74. Rank 73

    Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 204 pupils, inspected November 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    61%
    Higher standard
    0%
  75. Rank 75

    Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 69 pupils, inspected June 2024

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    67%
    Higher standard
    0%
  76. Rank 76

    Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall

    Local authority maintained, 341 pupils, inspected October 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding
    Expected standard
    48%
    Higher standard
    6%
  77. Rank 77

    St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 251 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good
    Expected standard
    52%
    Higher standard
    7%
  78. Rank 78

    Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 209 pupils, inspected September 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    47%
    Higher standard
    7%
  79. Rank 79

    Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School

    Local authority maintained, 281 pupils, inspected June 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    49%
    Higher standard
    6%
  80. Rank 80

    St Stephen's CofE School

    Local authority maintained, 331 pupils, inspected November 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    55%
    Higher standard
    0%
  81. Rank 81

    St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 226 pupils, inspected February 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    58%
    Higher standard
    0%
  82. Rank 82

    Moor Nook Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 187 pupils, inspected December 2022

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    26%
    Higher standard
    10%
  83. Rank 83

    Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 187 pupils, inspected October 2013

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    50%
    Higher standard
    0%
  84. Rank 84

    Penwortham Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 201 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    57%
    Higher standard
    4%
  85. Rank 85

    Preston Grange Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 183 pupils, inspected May 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    48%
    Higher standard
    7%
  86. Rank 86

    Cottam Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 308 pupils, inspected November 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    45%
    Higher standard
    0%
  87. Rank 87

    Preston Greenlands Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 191 pupils, inspected February 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    53%
    Higher standard
    0%
  88. Rank 88

    Treales Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 67 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    57%
    Higher standard
    0%
  89. Rank 89

    St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 214 pupils, inspected November 2025

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    47%
    Higher standard
    3%
  90. Rank 90

    St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling

    Academy, 47 pupils, inspected May 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    14%
    Higher standard
    0%
  91. Rank 91

    St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 175 pupils, inspected May 2024

    Ofsted: Requires improvement
    Expected standard
    65%
    Higher standard
    0%
  92. Rank 92

    The Roebuck School

    Local authority maintained, 340 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    44%
    Higher standard
    2%
  93. Rank 93

    St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

    Academy, 415 pupils, inspected January 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good
    Expected standard
    42%
    Higher standard
    0%
  94. Rank 94

    Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 96 pupils, inspected December 2017

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    30%
    Higher standard
    0%
  95. Rank 95

    Kingsfold Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 126 pupils, inspected November 2022

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    30%
    Higher standard
    0%
  96. Rank 96

    Clayton Brook Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 160 pupils, inspected November 2022

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    32%
    Higher standard
    0%
  97. Rank 97

    Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy

    Academy, 102 pupils, inspected April 2023

    Ofsted: Good
    Expected standard
    15%
    Higher standard
    0%
  98. Rank 97

    Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 59 pupils, inspected September 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    25%
    Higher standard
    0%
  99. Rank 99

    Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 95 pupils, inspected March 2025

    Ofsted judgements: Good
    Expected standard
    20%
    Higher standard
    0%
  100. Rank 100

    Frenchwood Community Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 326 pupils, inspected February 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    39%
    Higher standard
    2%
  101. Rank 101

    Ashton Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 194 pupils, inspected April 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    45%
    Higher standard
    0%
  102. Rank 102

    The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Academy, 393 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Needs attention to expected standard
    Expected standard
    36%
    Higher standard
    3%
  103. Rank 103

    Fishwick Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 167 pupils, inspected December 2024

    Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good
    Expected standard
    53%
    Higher standard
    0%
  104. Rank 104

    Fulwood and Cadley Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 320 pupils, inspected March 2026

    Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention
    Expected standard
    41%
    Higher standard
    4%
  105. Rank 105

    Eldon Primary School

    Local authority maintained, 239 pupils, inspected March 2024

    Ofsted: Inadequate
    Expected standard
    26%
    Higher standard
    0%
  106. Rank 106

    Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School

    Academy, 178 pupils, inspected March 2023

    Ofsted: Inadequate
    Expected standard
    35%
    Higher standard
    0%

Primary schools in Preston without a rank