Little Hoole Primary School, Preston

In its own words: "We Believe that every child should be given the chance to Grow , learning from a broad and balanced curriculum and having access to wider experiences and opportunities. Little Hoole is a school where everyone is treated fairly, is a safe and happy place to learn and work, ensuring that every child Achieves their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to be a place where children are happy , safe , and enthusiastic learners. Our March 2023 Ofsted report confirmed we continue to be a Good school, with pupils who work hard and want to do their best ."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.50 per session.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Little Hoole Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 87% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Little Hoole Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Hoole Primary School are Longton Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 97% reading, 100% maths); St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton (1 mile, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); and New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths).

Little Hoole Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Croston Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walmer Bridge Inn (by), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

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