Best Private Schools in Preston
14 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Preston, 14 independent schools (4.5% of all schools) educate 1,452 pupils, a significant proportion of the local school population.
- Of the 9 inspected schools in Preston, 88.9% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 7 Good ratings recorded.
- The 8 schools in Preston with available KS4 data have an Attainment 8 score of 46.61, slightly above the national average of 46.10.
- Pupils in Preston's independent schools have a low 0.0% eligibility for free school meals and 6.9% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
Ashbridge Independent School
Preston, PR4 4AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils132
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HP
Highfield Priory School
Preston, PR2 5RW
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils191
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Kirkham Grammar School
Preston, PR4 2BH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Absence–
Pupils724
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St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston, PR2 8RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Absence–
Pupils126
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PS
Progress School
Preston, PR5 6AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
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Absence–
Pupils12
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Brook View School
Preston, PR3 3YB
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19
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Absence–
Pupils5
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IM
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Preston, PR1 3TN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Absence–
Pupils130
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OH
Oakfield House School
Preston, PR4 0YH
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–12
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Absence–
Pupils45
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TR
The Ribble Autism School
Preston, PR5 5SZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils8
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 private schools in Preston, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Preston | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.21 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,768 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.