Samlesbury Church of England School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 5–11 · Preston, Lancashire
Samlesbury Church of England School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire for ages 5–11 (voluntary aided school).
Key facts
- Address
- Potters Lane, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UE
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 68 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 19 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in this warm, nurturing and inclusive environment.”
- “The school’s small size helps create a strong sense of belonging and community.”
- “Pupils describe the school as 'like a family'.”
To improve
- “This is reflected in the school's published test results.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 73% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 9 first-preference applications, 10 offers in total, 9 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Moor Nook Community Primary School 1.5 mi Good
- The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Preston Grange Primary School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Fishwick Primary School 1.7 mi Not judged
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Coupe Green Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade