Weeton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Minden Road Weeton Preston Lancashire PR4 3HX |
| Phone | 01253836284 |
| Reference Number | 119279 |
Weeton Primary School has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from an Outstanding grade to Good overall. The school offers a welcoming environment where respect for diversity is cultivated, ensuring emotional support is available to students, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is largely ambitious and well-delivered, allowing for a deep understanding of key subjects. However, some gaps in knowledge persist due to inconsistent implementation in a few areas. Additionally, attendance issues among certain pupils have been noted, impacting their overall learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.88%
Girls: 54.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 3 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 6 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- High expectations for pupil achievement, including those with SEND
- Effective support for emotional needs of students
- Well-structured phonics programme aiding reading confidence
- Comprehensive curriculum training for teachers
- Rich variety of books and reading materials
- Effective leadership and supportive school community
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum implementation in some subjects
- Gaps in knowledge for some pupils due to curriculum delivery issues
- Attendance problems affecting learning for certain pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | 3.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8LN |
1.11 miles |
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Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Weeton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3WD |
1.53 miles |
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Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 0BW |
2.08 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8JB |
2.27 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7SR |
2.56 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
2.77 miles |
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Mereside Primary Academy
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR |
2.89 miles |
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Stanley Primary School
Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UT |
2.96 miles |
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Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School
Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZN |
3.11 miles |
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Boundary Primary School
Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7RW |
3.14 miles |
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Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3DE |
3.19 miles |
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Christ The King Catholic Academy
Rodwell Walk, Grange Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG |
3.21 miles |
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Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Dubside, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2WQ |
3.27 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Garstang Road North, Medlar-with-Wesham, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3HA |
3.27 miles |
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Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PE |
3.46 miles |
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Layton Primary School
Meyler Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX |
3.52 miles |
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Carleton Green Community Primary School
Arundel Drive, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7TF |
3.54 miles |
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Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
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3.56 miles |
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The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Victoria Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BT |
3.6 miles |
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Penrose Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4DJ |
3.64 miles |
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Baines School
Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE |
2.35 miles |
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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU |
2.4 miles |
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Brookfield School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
2.72 miles |
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The Maple School
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR |
3.05 miles |
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
3.15 miles |
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Highfurlong School
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
3.17 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Academy
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ |
3.22 miles |
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR |
3.28 miles |
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Norman House Independent School
Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7PP |
3.34 miles |
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St George's School A Church of England Academy
Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH |
3.38 miles |
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Lancashire Alternative Provision
30 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN |
3.51 miles |
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Kirkham Grammar School
Ribby Road, Preston, PR4 2BH |
3.54 miles |
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Park Community Academy
158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.7 miles |
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Woodlands School
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.71 miles |
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Kirkham Pear Tree School
29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2HA |
3.79 miles |
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Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5DG |
3.89 miles |
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Spen Brook School
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4.02 miles |
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Unity Academy Blackpool
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4.08 miles |
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Carr Hill High School
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4.22 miles |
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Highfield Leadership Academy
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4.24 miles |