Preston Greenlands Community Primary School, Preston

In its own words: "Pupils at Greenlands Community Primary School are recognised for the positive qualities they demonstrate each day. They are confident, articulate and enthusiastic learners who value both their own individuality and that of others. At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to building positive, trusting relationships between pupils, staff, families and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope it gives you some insight into the wonderful school. I am very proud to be the Headteacher at Greenlands. Our school mission is that every child is: ‘Here to Learn Happily.’ When you walk around school, you will see that everyone in our school is unique and valued."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Preston Greenlands Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Preston Greenlands Community Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Preston Greenlands Community Primary School are The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.3 miles, 50% reading, 52% maths); Moor Nook Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 45% reading, 32% maths); Brookfield Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Preston Grange Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths).

Preston Greenlands Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Preston Greenlands Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 69% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (88%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (69%).

38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Preston Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ribble Lodge (by), 250 metres away.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 385 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Preston Greenlands Community Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.