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Schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

A town in Lancashire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 1,301 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries63 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better67%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 42.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

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.

All Tarleton and Hesketh Bank primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

3 mainstream schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

1 mainstream schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, best first

Tarleton Academy

Preston, PR4 6AQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

129 first choices, 137 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.5

England 46.2

Days missed
9.5%
Pupils
674
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Tarleton Academy

Nurseries in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

2 in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, 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.

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Tarleton Community Primary School, GoodTarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, GoodTarleton Academy, GoodHesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School, InadequateBriar Dene Nursery, GoodCareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery, Expected standard or better
  • Good4
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet1
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.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Tarleton and Hesketh Bank vs England

How good are Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

Tarleton and Hesketh BankEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    67%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    9%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018.

9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's state schools each January.

Up 2% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank9%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

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How many schools are in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

The highest-ranked schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank on Eduscope are Tarleton Community Primary School, Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Tarleton Academy. 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.

What percentage of schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is 21.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is 21.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

There are 1,301 pupils enrolled across schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, with 627 in primary and 674 in secondary. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 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.

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