Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 45th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2014, report published 3 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
Pupils' well-being and happiness are at the heart of this nurturing school. Pupils feel safe in school and they are confident that if they have any concerns or worries, they can go to a trusted adult and that they will be supported. The school has high expectations of what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. The school is determined that pupils will aspire to be the best that they can be and that they 'will set the world on fire'. Most pupils make the progress that they should through the curriculum. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They show respect to their friends, the staff and to visitors. Pupils move around the school in a calm and orderly manner. Opportunities are woven into all curriculum areas to broaden pupils' learning experiences. For example, visits to zoos, museums, castles and places of worship deepen pupils' knowledge of the subjects that they study. Pupils enjoy participating in a range of clubs, such as for archery, netball, football and dodgeball. Year 5 pupils were excited about the performance of their own dance routine to a huge audience at a world-famous ballroom.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, where the curriculums are newer, the checks that teachers make on learning do not identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge. This means that pupils are not able to build on prior learning as well as they should. The school should ensure that staff are suitably equipped to identify gaps in learning and address misunderstandings.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Strike Lane Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Dryland
- Phone
- 01772683624
- Address
- School Lane, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2SL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119550
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.