Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, based in Preston, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School currently has around 186 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.6%.

School Information

Address: Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row, Preston, PR5 0DR
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lancashire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kulsum Esa
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 119203

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 186
Number of Boys: 87
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.6% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Below Average (-3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Bournes Row , Gregson Lane PR5 0DQ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row , Gregson Lane PR5 0DR
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row , Gregson Lane PR5 0DR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Coupe Green Primary School
Coupe Green , Hoghton PR5 0JR
3out of 4 1,635 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Rosewood Avenue , Higher Walton PR5 4FE
2out of 4 1,831 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walton-le-Dale High School
Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN
- not rated 2,748 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN
2out of 4 2,749 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB
3out of 4 3,083 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Progress School
Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ
- not rated 2,321 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Coppice School
Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY
3out of 4 2,543 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Beech Tree School - A Scope School
Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN
- not rated 3,158 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Cambian Red Rose School
Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN
- not rated 3,166 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.