What is the best primary school in Preston?

On our composite score, Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Preston, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Preston?

There are 115 primary schools in Preston with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Preston ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Preston?

Applications for Reception places in Preston starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Preston

Compare 115 top-rated primary schools in Preston, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School vs Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

The best primary schools in Preston

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Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Longton Primary School

Scorton Church of England Primary School

Howick Church Endowed Primary School

The Olive School, Preston

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

Little Hoole Primary School

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School

Sherwood Primary School

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Weeton Primary School

Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School

Longridge Church of England Primary School

Forton Primary School

Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Brabins Endowed School

Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School

Lostock Hall Community Primary School

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

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