Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School, based in Preston, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School currently has around 89 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.9% boys and 55.1% girls. Around 14.6% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Liverpool Old Road, Preston, PR4 5JQ |
| Website: | http://www.hoolesmprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01772613219 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Holland |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119570 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 119 |
| Number of Pupils: | 89 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.10% | 82 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Liverpool Old Road , Much Hoole PR4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Community Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church Road , Tarleton PR4 6UP | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School South Road , Bretherton PR26 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hoole Primary School Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge PR4 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton High School, A Community Technology College Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsfold Christian School Moss Lane , Hesketh Bank PR4 6AA | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.