Preston Primary School

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Preston Primary School.

Stockton-On-Tees, TS160BE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Laurel Road
Eaglescliffe
Stockton-On-Tees, TS160BE
Phone
1642784735
Website
prestonprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148460
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BE
Website
www.prestonprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
242 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
20.1% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Mighty Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow"

Family Child-Centred Responsibility Partnership Lifelong Learners

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Executive Headteacher Mrs Sue Richardson and Head of School Mr Paul Sanderson, emphasising a caring, inclusive environment guided by five golden threads.

Facilities

Acorns SEND Unit for Communication and Interaction with Cognition and Learning Needs Squirrels ARP Hearing impairment support (including staff trained in BSL and use of sound field systems/radio aids) Visual Impairment support (including technology and life skills interventions) Lego Therapy and other SEND interventions mentioned on site

Curriculum Highlights

Preston Curriculum with four key characteristics: Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Independence, Resilience

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care provides two options: Breakfast Club and After School Club. Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am or 8:00am until 8:45am with a healthy breakfast and activities; costs £4.00 or £6.00. After School Club runs from 3:15pm, with pickup options at 4:30pm (£6) or 5:30pm (£10) and includes crafts, games or outdoor activities. Bookings and payments for wraparound care are made via the School Gateway App.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes the Acorns SEND Unit for Communication and Interaction with Cognition and Learning Needs and an Enhanced Mainstream Provision for Hearing and Visual Impairments. The policy notes that this Enhanced Mainstream Provision was decommissioned by the Local Authority from 1 September 2025, with some pupils remaining in the provision until transition. The school emphasises inclusive education and bespoke support for pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions of all pupils are treated equally and the school follows Stockton Local Authority admissions policy; no SEND children or CiOC children are disadvantaged by the process.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4.00 or £6.00; After School Club: £6 (until 4:30pm) or £10 (until 5:30pm).

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