Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
URN: 119145 • Preston PR4 2JP
Overview
- Name
- Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
- URN
- 119145
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Smethurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772682866
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nelson Street, Preston PR4 2JP
Summary
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is a community school located in Preston, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The ethos of the school emphasizes care, safety, and high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour, encouraging students to aspire to their fullest potential.
The curriculum at Kirkham and Wesham is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, enabling children to believe in themselves and celebrate their successes. The school works collaboratively with parents, carers, and the local community to support students on their educational journey. A dedicated team of staff is committed to providing the best possible education and care for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School also promotes core values such as kindness, resilience, equity, honesty, responsibility, and pride. These values are integrated into the school culture and are highlighted through various initiatives, fostering a sense of community and responsibility among students.
The curriculum at Kirkham and Wesham is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, enabling children to believe in themselves and celebrate their successes. The school works collaboratively with parents, carers, and the local community to support students on their educational journey. A dedicated team of staff is committed to providing the best possible education and care for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School also promotes core values such as kindness, resilience, equity, honesty, responsibility, and pride. These values are integrated into the school culture and are highlighted through various initiatives, fostering a sense of community and responsibility among students.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Attendance (governance)
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- The School Day and Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Kirkham Library Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 29.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 93 | 99 | 210 | 29.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 210 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 203 | 90 | 113 | 210 | 21.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 203 | 90 | 113 | 210 | 21.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 87 | 108 | 210 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 92 | 106 | 210 | 14.60 |
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