Little Hoole Primary School
Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Hoole Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 22nd of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 19 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
Pupils are happy to attend Little Hoole Primary School. The school rules of keeping safe, respectful and ready, underpin the high expectations that leaders set for pupils' conduct. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes toward their learning. If bullying happens, staff deal with it effectively. This allows pupils to feel safe and well cared for. Leaders are ambitious for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils want to do well and try their best in lessons. Pupils, including children in the early years, take a keen interest in the experiences offered to nurture their talents. This includes taking part in swimming galas, paralympic festivities, biking programmes and Commonwealth sports. Pupils also get involved in a range of clubs, such as running, rugby, taekwondo, comic and mad science. Pupils relish the opportunities to take on leadership roles. For instance, older pupils embrace their roles as 'big friends' to help children in the early years develop their language and communication skills. Pupils regularly take part in debates and discussions. This helps pupils develop a strong sense of what is right and wrong. Pupils are courteous to each other. They value the differences between people and they have an appreciation of different cultures and faiths. As a result, pupils are well equipped to take their place in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders are at an early stage of checking what pupils do and do not know. This means that teachers do not have a clear understanding of how well pupils are increasing their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that teachers gather the information needed to help them identify and address the gaps pupils have in their learning.
- Teachers do not ensure that the books that some pupils read match the sounds that they are learning. This gets in the way of these pupils practising what they have been taught. It prevents them from becoming confident and fluent readers. Leaders should ensure the pupils are provided with decodable books which match the sounds they are learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Little Hoole Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Stammers
- Phone
- 01772613026
- Address
- Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5QL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119156
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.