Schools in Preston
174 schools with a Preston postal address: 127 primary, 25 secondary, 1 all-through, 4 sixth form / college, 1 nursery, plus 16 special. 16 are independent. 38 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (127)
- Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgeState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Ashbridge Independent SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–11Independent inspection
- Ashton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 20%
- Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 81% Oversubscribed
- Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Brabins Endowed SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 90% Oversubscribed
- Brindle Gregson Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Brookfield Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Catforth Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Clayton Brook Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 32%
- Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, PenworthamState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Cottam Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 45% Oversubscribed
- Coupe Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Cuerden Church School, Bamber BridgeState · Ages 4–11 · Church of England/MethodistOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Deepdale Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Eldon Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Inadequate· 2024KS2 expected standard: 26% Oversubscribed
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Fishwick Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53% Oversubscribed
- Forton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Freckleton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 92%
- Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Garstang Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 90% Oversubscribed
- Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72% Oversubscribed
- Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Harris Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Inadequate· 2023KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Higher Walton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Highfield Priory SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Holme Slack Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, WartonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82% Oversubscribed
- Hoole St Michael CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Howick Church Endowed Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11 · IslamIndependent inspection
- Ingol Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Kennington Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Kingsfold Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Kirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Lea Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- Little Hoole Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Longridge Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Longsands Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2025KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Longton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Lostock Hall Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Moor Nook Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 26%
- Nateby Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- New Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock HallState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61% Oversubscribed
- Penwortham Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Pool House Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Preston Grange Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Preston Greenlands Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Queen's Drive Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Ribbleton Avenue Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · MethodistReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Samlesbury Church of England SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Scorton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Sherwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 86% Oversubscribed
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 49%
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 74%
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, GoosnarghState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 54%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BrindleState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68%
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton NewshamState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, GarstangState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 43%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-BrockState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 86%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great EcclestonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea TownState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59% Oversubscribed
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, ChippingState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026
- St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 52%
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 42%
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, LongtonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-DaleState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Pius X Preparatory SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicIndependent inspection
- St Stephen's CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2025KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St William's Catholic Primary School, PillingState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 14%
- St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great EcclestonState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Strike Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 90%
- Tarleton Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 81% Oversubscribed
- Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, PrestonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 36%
- The Olive School, PrestonState · Ages 4–11 · MuslimOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- The Roebuck SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 44%
- The Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Treales Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Walton-le-Dale Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59% Oversubscribed
- Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62% Oversubscribed
- Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 15%
- Weeton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 25%
- Whitefield Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Winmarleigh Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2025KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 75%
Secondary schools (25)
- Abrar AcademyIndependent · Ages 11–21 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 50.4
- All Hallows Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 55.6 Oversubscribed
- Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 55.4
- Ashton Community Science CollegeState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.6 Oversubscribed
- Broughton High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 59.3 Oversubscribed
- Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 46.1
- Carr Hill High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 43.5
- Christ The King Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Inadequate· 2022Attainment 8: 35.9
- Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 50.2 Oversubscribed
- Eden Boys' School, PrestonState · Ages 11–18 · Boys · MuslimOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 49.8
- Fulwood AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 41.4
- Garstang Community AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 44.8
- Hope SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- Hutton Church of England Grammar SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Boys · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 50.1
- Longridge High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2021Attainment 8: 44.6
- Lostock Hall AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 47.6 Oversubscribed
- Moor Park High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 39.3 Oversubscribed
- Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 50.0
- Penwortham Girls' High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · GirlsOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 52.9
- Penwortham Priory AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 43.2 Oversubscribed
- Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Girls · MuslimOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 56.2 Oversubscribed
- Springfield House SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- St Cecilia's RC High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 46.2 Oversubscribed
- Tarleton AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.3
- Walton-Le-Dale High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2022Attainment 8: 33.1
All-through schools (1)
- Kirkham Grammar SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 42.6
Sixth form / college schools (4)
- Cardinal Newman CollegeState · Ages 16–99 · Roman CatholicCollege: FE inspectionA-level average: B
- Lancaster University School of MathematicsState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B+
- Myerscough CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
- Preston CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: E-
Nursery schools (1)
- Stoneygate Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
Special schools (16)
- Acorns Primary SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Applebee Wood SchoolState special · Ages 4–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 3.6
- Brook View SchoolIndependent special · Ages 8–19Independent inspection
- Cedar Lodge SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18 · BoysIndependent inspection
- Hillside Specialist School and CollegeState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Kirkham Pear Tree SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Moorbrook SchoolState special · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 3.5
- New Focus EducationIndependent special · Ages 6–16Independent inspection
- Oakfield House SchoolIndependent special · Ages 4–12Independent inspection
- Pioneer TECIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- Progress SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–19Independent inspection
- Royal Cross Primary SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Sir Tom Finney Community High SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 0.3
- The Coppice SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- The Limes SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18 · BoysIndependent inspection
- The Ribble Autism SchoolIndependent special · Ages 4–11Independent inspection
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Preston may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data