Higher Walton Church of England Primary School

Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 3–11, in Preston, PR5, run by Lancashire council. It has 81 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 May 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas.

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Ofsted

Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas — inspected 6 May 2026.

Area	Judgement
Safeguarding standards	Met
Inclusion	Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching	Expected standard
Achievement	Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour	Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing	Expected standard
Early years	Expected standard
Leadership and governance	Expected standard

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Results

Measure	Result	Academic year
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%)	59	2024/25
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%)	12	2024/25
KS2 pupils	17	2024/25

Pupils

Measure	Pupils / percentage	Data period
Pupils	81	2025/26
Eligible for free school meals	34.6%	2025/26
English as an additional language	1.2%	2025/26
SEN support	13.4%	2024/25
Education, health and care (EHC) plan	7.22%	2024/25

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