Tarleton Community Primary School
Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tarleton Community Primary School is a primary school in Preston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 33rd of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 December 2013, report published 30 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
Pupils thrive in this school. They said that they learn to treat everybody equally and with respect. Pupils are determined to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. For example, they are proud of the sign that welcomes visitors in many different languages. Parents and carers appreciate the way that the values of acceptance and tolerance are threaded throughout school life. For example, pupils learn about a diverse range of inspirational figures. Pupils are happy at school. They are kind to each other and show consideration for other people's needs. Older pupils support their younger peers, for example sport leaders organise games for younger pupils at breaktimes. This helps to foster positive relationships between pupils of all ages. Pupils enjoy their learning. They strive to meet the 'green goals' which exemplify excellent behaviour. The school rewards pupils' positive behaviour with gold coins. The pupils belonging to the house with the most gold coins at the end of each week receive a reward. This motivates them to behave well. The school has high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have recently strengthened the curriculum. Pupils achieve increasingly well.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum thinking is still being finalised. In these subjects, the school has not fully defined the most important knowledge that it wants pupils, including children in the early years, to know and remember over time. This makes it difficult for teachers in these subjects to help pupils to remember their learning in the long term. The school should provide clarity around the exact knowledge that pupils need to acquire in each subject so that pupils' learning builds securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
242 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Tarleton Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 35% met the expected standard |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Little Hoole Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Axia Learning Alliance
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Upton
- Phone
- 01772812547
- Address
- Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6AT
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119158
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.