Preston Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | College Road Preston Park Primary School Wembley HA9 8RJ |
| Phone | 02089043602 |
| Reference Number | 101510 |
Preston Park Primary School continues to demonstrate strong performance, maintaining its good rating from the previous inspection in June 2018. The school exhibits a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils thrive both academically and socially. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively sequenced, enabling students to build on their knowledge over time. Pupils engage in diverse learning opportunities, fostering a love for reading and an active participation in community and extracurricular activities. The prospect of moving to an outstanding rating in the next graded inspection reflects the school's upward trajectory.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 608 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.16%
Girls: 49.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 77.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 2 | 41 | 35 | 76 |
| 3 | 38 | 43 | 81 |
| 4 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 5 | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| 6 | 44 | 34 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 42.4% |
| Indian | 11.3% |
| Asian, Other | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| White, British | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 3.6% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have exemplary behavior and a strong sense of community.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well-sequenced, and supports high-quality work.
- Strong focus on personal, social, and health education.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Regular professional development opportunities for staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
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