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Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall

Pilling Lane, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0HH

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2023

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Academic picture

46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

57.0%

RWM Combined

46.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School

2.04 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

3.08 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood

3.95 km away · Academy converter

Good

Stalmine Primary School

4 km away · Community school

Good

Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School

4.33 km away · Community school

Good

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About Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is a primary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 174 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Pilling Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0HH | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2023 — Requires improvement
Dec 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall

What is Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall's Ofsted rating?

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall's latest exam results?

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall located?

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is a primary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire (FY6 0HH).

How many pupils attend Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall?

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall has around 174 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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