Forton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AS |
| Phone | 01524791188 |
| Reference Number | 119128 |
Forton Primary School has demonstrated a good overall performance in its recent inspection, marking a notable improvement from its previous grade of 'Requires Improvement.' The school fosters a positive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Leaders have successfully implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum that engages students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to good educational outcomes. The strong partnerships with families and effective communication have further enhanced the school's positive reputation among parents and carers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 96 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships with families and effective communication.
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum for all pupils.
- Supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Effective phonics programme leading to confident readers.
- Consistent application of behaviour policies by staff.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity on the most important knowledge for pupils.
- Older pupils are not exposed to a broad enough range of reading materials.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 3.6 | ||
| Writing | 4.8 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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