Harris Primary School, Preston

Ofsted's report card from its 14 April 2026 inspection grades Harris Primary School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have created a culture that consistently supports the achievement of all pupils."

Achievement - Expected standard. "On the whole, pupils achieve well and the school prepares them effectively for the next stage in their education."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders clearly understand matters relating to attendance across the school."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a curriculum to meet the needs of Harris pupils."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders have made the education of the children in early years a priority."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a detailed understanding of the school's strengths and priorities."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a comprehensive personal development curriculum."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their work on the teaching of foundational skills in writing to ensure the consistency of implementation across all ages of the school"; "Leaders should continue their work to ensure foundational knowledge in mathematics builds progressively and pupils are given the opportunity to apply this knowledge as they progress through school"; "Leaders should continue to work with families to raise attendance, particularly for those taking holidays in term time".

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Harris Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Harris Primary School as their first choice and 147 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harris Primary School are Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.6 miles, 76% reading, 73% maths); Pool House Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 89% maths); Queen's Drive Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 82% maths); and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.9 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Harris Primary School.

10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 26.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 37 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 6 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Preston Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carnoustie Close (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harris Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Harris Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Harris Primary School are Fulwood Academy (0.6 miles), Our Lady's Catholic High School (0.8 miles), Broughton High School (1 mile) and Lancashire Education Medical Services (1.1 miles).