Eldon Primary School, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Eldon Primary School has made good progress in stabilising its leadership and staffing after significant difficulties. The school has rebuilt trust with parents through improved communication and is working effectively with external partners to develop better teaching and learning. Staff morale is improving as leaders listen to concerns and support professional development.
Key Strengths
- Interim executive board has provided effective support and challenge, with experienced senior leaders bringing much-needed capacity
- School has successfully rebuilt its relationship with the local authority and is drawing on appropriate external support
- Staff morale is improving, with most staff feeling listened to and valued under interim leadership
- Communication with parents has improved significantly, rebuilding trust
- External support from the multi-academy trust is helping to develop the curriculum and staff training
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' learning experiences remain variable and inconsistent across the school
- Quality of oversight of education is improving but remains fragile
- Deep-rooted gaps in pupils' knowledge and misconceptions need to be addressed
- Subject leadership development is at an early stage
- Uncertainty around future leadership structure continues to affect staff confidence
Safeguarding
The report does not provide a specific safeguarding judgment or detail.
Eldon Primary School was judged to have serious weaknesses in March 2024 and remains in that designation following this monitoring inspection. While leaders have made some progress in stabilising the school through new interim leadership and partnership with a multi-academy trust, more work is necessary before the serious weaknesses can be removed.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 55%. Maths has declined from 77% to 65%. Writing has declined from 84% to 26%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
239 pupils
248 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.85355%
Overall absence
17.67677%
Persistent absence
198
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eldon Primary School
Moorbrook School
Abrar Academy
Larches High School
Moor Park High School
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Cedar Lodge School
Fulwood Academy
New Focus Education
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