Best 3 Primary schools in Preston – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Preston; The Olive School, Preston (Primary) in Preston; Kennington Primary School (Primary) in Preston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, The Olive School, Preston and Kennington Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, free schools and community school type located around Preston, Lancashire and Preston. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 2 (Kennington Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Kennington Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–20–25%; all within the STAR ACADEMIES trust.

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Attribute	Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School PR3 5AS	The Olive School, Preston PR2 8DW	Kennington Primary School PR2 8ER
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Community school
Location	Preston Lancashire PR3 5AS	Preston PR2 8DW	Preston Lancashire PR2 8ER
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jan 2024	1 22 Jul 2019	2 12 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	420	245
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	STAR ACADEMIES	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk	—	www.kennington.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01772862664	01772926100	01772774044
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

PR3 5AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5AS
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772862664

The Olive School, Preston

PR2 8DW

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Preston
PR2 8DW
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: —
Telephone: 01772926100

Kennington Primary School

PR2 8ER

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8ER
Ofsted: 2 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.kennington.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772774044

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.