Is Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 405th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School 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).

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Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 5JQ

Local ranking405th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

119

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 89
Boys: 36 (44%)
Girls: 45 (56%)
Capacity: 119 (68% full)
SEND: 10.1%
FSM Eligible: 14.6%
EAL: 4.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 7.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,439/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.1%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Black African: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

92.1%

White British

2.3%

White Other

2.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01772613219

head@hoole.lancs.sch.uk

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Liverpool Old Road

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119570
UKPRN: 10073430
Establishment No.: 3586

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