Harris Primary School, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Harris Primary School excels at supporting every child to succeed, regardless of their starting point. The school has created a warm, inclusive environment where pupils behave well, attend regularly, and access engaging learning through excellent phonics teaching and hands-on experiences. Staff know children as individuals and quickly provide targeted support where needed, meaning even pupils facing barriers achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusion and support for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs - barriers to success are swiftly identified and addressed
- Excellent attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, well above national averages
- Highly effective teaching in phonics, reading and mathematics with quick interventions to help pupils catch up
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum with rich enrichment opportunities accessible to all pupils
- Positive behavior and calm, purposeful school environment built on clear expectations and well-established routines
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting remains inconsistent across the school and sometimes limits pupils' ability to express themselves, though improvement work has begun
- Attainment in the Year 4 multiplication tables check was below average previously, though improved to around national average in 2024/25
- Implementation of handwriting development is not yet consistent across all age groups and subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening, chess, outdoor learning, music lessons (guitar, drums), art clubs, drama clubs, football, athletics, boccia, curling, school trips (including residential visit to Ullswater), zoo visits, river dipping
Harris Primary School is a well-led inclusive school where leaders prioritize the achievement and wellbeing of every pupil, including those facing disadvantage or with special educational needs. The school has created a positive culture where pupils behave well, feel safe, and access a rich, engaging curriculum.
At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 72%. Maths has declined from 73% to 66%. Writing has remained stable at around 69%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
32.5
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
246 pupils
226 capacity
20 places over capacity
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.54019%
Overall absence
13.84615%
Persistent absence
195
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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