- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Schools in PR5
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 37 schools and nurseries
In short: PR5 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 21 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3721 primary · 8 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All PR5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PR5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PR5
21 in PR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
45 first choices, 48 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 422
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.5
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Preston, PR5 5TB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
34 first choices, 35 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 341
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in PR5
8 in PR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
187 first choices, 156 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 759
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
150 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 772
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
75 first choices, 134 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.5%
- Pupils
- 688
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in PR5
13 in PR5, highest Ofsted grade first
Ashbridge on Ribble
Preston, PR5 4AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Absolute Angels Nursery
Preston, PR5 4QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Baby Brook Nursery
Preston, PR5 8HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PR5
2 in PR5, by the school's Eduscope score
Progress School
Preston, PR5 6AQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Coppice School
Preston, PR5 6GY · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Special Schools in PR5
6 in PR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bridgeway School
Lancashire, PR5 6EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Progress School
Preston, PR5 6AQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cambian Red Rose School
Pr5 8ln · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PR5
4 in PR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bridgeway School
Lancashire, PR5 6EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Progress School
Preston, PR5 6AQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 14
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cambian Red Rose School
Pr5 8ln · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PR5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good25
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PR5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PR5 has 37 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PR5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PR5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PR5?
PR5 has 37 schools, including 21 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 6 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PR5?
The highest-ranked schools in PR5 on Eduscope are Samlesbury Church of England School, Lostock Hall Community Primary School, Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PR5?
There are 4 independent schools in PR5, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PR5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in PR5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.