Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Preston Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, LS26 8AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 100th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2018, report published 4 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 June 2023
Pupils at Great Preston Primary School are proud to attend. There is a strong Christian ethos and pupils are friendly and courteous. They have positive relationships with staff and treat each other with respect. The vast majority of pupils feel safe and happy at the school and as a result they develop confidence and independence. Pupils reported that bullying is rare and that it is dealt with well if it does occur. Pupils are very clear that everyone is equal and they are accepting of all. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in the life of the school. Some pupils with more complex needs are especially well included. Around school, pupils behave well. Leaders have recently reset expectations to ensure that conduct around school is orderly. As a result, pupils take pride in demonstrating 'Great Preston walking' around the school building. Leaders have developed 'The Great Preston Promise', which provides opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils can become leaders and take on responsibilities through roles on the school council, eco club and the worship committee. There are many clubs and activities that pupils enjoy, including chess, sports clubs and choir.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, pupils do not apply precise knowledge when drawing their conclusions. As a result, pupils are not making regular connections between concepts that would help them to build on prior learning. Where this occurs, leaders need to ensure that pupils are given opportunities to apply their subject-specific knowledge regularly and ensure that assessment of this is precise in order to enable pupils to fully apply their learning.
- Some staff feel that there is inconsistency when managing the behaviour of some pupils. As a result, pupils' experiences of behaviour management can vary. Leaders should ensure that there is clear communication regarding expectations of behaviour strategies for some pupils and support staff to apply them.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Kippax Greenfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Kippax Ash Tree Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Methley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Swillington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Val Law
- Phone
- 01132320034
- Address
- Preston Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, LS26 8AR
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 134913
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.