Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 67th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 3 February 2026, report published 19 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Needs attention
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 February 2026
Pupils enjoy coming to Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School. They attend school regularly. Pupils appreciate seeing their friends each day. They take part enthusiastically in an array of valued opportunities available, such as sports, music and drama. These opportunities are available to all. Pupils remember interesting trips and residential visits warmly. These experiences help them to develop their social skills and confidence. The school wants the best for its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Some pupils, particularly older pupils, have gaps in their knowledge from previous years. These gaps are not identified consistently and so can remain unaddressed. As a result, pupils can struggle to use what they have learned when tackling new work. Some pupils have persistent errors in spelling and handwriting. This limits their ability to build secure knowledge and skills over time. Pupils feel safe at school. They know they can talk to adults if they have worries or concerns. Staff greet pupils warmly at the start of each day. This particularly helps children in the early years to quickly settle into school life. The curriculum helps pupils to understand how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Pupils understand that it is important to treat everyone fairly. They learn about different faiths and cultures. This prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils are polite and well-mannered around the school. They treat each other with respect. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that adults will help if problems arise. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities such as helping younger children and representing the school at events. These experiences help them to grow in confidence. Pupils welcome new classmates and help them to feel part of the school community.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should sharpen their assessment systems so that staff can make precise changes to their curriculum delivery that help pupils build secure knowledge over time.
- Leaders should ensure that teachers address gaps in pupils' handwriting and spelling promptly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
124 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Panther
- Phone
- 01772682836
- Address
- Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3DE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119553
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.