Preston Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Preston Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 7th of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2017, report published 26 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 March 2024

Pupils belong to a caring and inclusive school. The school has built trusting relationships with parents and carers. It works in effective partnership with parents to give pupils every chance of success. This is a school with a true community spirit. Pupils enjoy school. They work and play happily with each other and show kindness and respect to all. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. This is reflected in the school's ambitious and well-taught curriculum. Moreover, the school is expert at meeting pupils' individual needs. Pupils respond well. They work hard in lessons and achieve highly. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. This is a calm and orderly school. Pupils are polite, friendly and support each other's well-being. They take responsibility for their own behaviour. Pupils are well-prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils take an active part in the life of the school. They take on roles such as school councillors, digital leaders and sports leaders. Older pupils are positive role models for younger pupils. Pupils belong to mixed age 'family groups'. These family groups are a special feature of the school. They make a significant contribution to pupils' social and moral development.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

226 pupils on roll, with places for 242

Eligible for free school meals16.8%

16.8%, 9.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.5%

3.5%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.2%

6.2%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan11.9%

11.9%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Preston Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Links Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Junction Farm Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding87% met the expected standard
Durham Lane Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good94% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sue Richardson
Address
Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BE
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
URN
148460

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.