Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Woodlea Road, Leyland, Preston, PR25 1JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 29 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils described their school as caring, safe and happy. From the Reception Year to Year 2, pupils look forward to coming to school because they know that staff will take care of them. The school's vision statement, 'Learning, caring and growing together in faith', is evident in the nurturing relationships that staff have forged with pupils and their families. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils should achieve. Pupils are keen to learn. They strive to have their name written in the 'book of brilliance', receive reward points for their effort and celebrate their achievements in weekly assemblies. Often, pupils are keen to take their learning home with them, to share with their families. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Leaders expect the best of pupils in terms of their conduct. At playtime, pupils take part in purposeful activities using the sports equipment that Year 2 pupils, acting as play leaders, have organised. Staff support pupils well to manage their own feelings and friendships. Pupils are confident that if there were ever any bullying, they could tell an adult, who would sort it out. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that teachers are not as clear about what pupils need to know, and this hinders them in designing learning for pupils. Leaders should ensure that teachers have greater clarity about what pupils should be learning and when curriculum content should be delivered.
- A small number of subject leaders do not have sufficient knowledge and expertise to lead their subject areas with confidence. This prevents them from providing appropriate guidance and support to some staff. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are supported well to fulfil their roles effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Northbrook Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Seven Stars Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Glass-Brook
- Phone
- 01772423339
- Address
- Woodlea Road, Leyland, Preston, PR25 1JL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119369
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.