Eldon Primary School

URN: 119229 • Preston PR1 7YE

Overview

Name
Eldon Primary School
URN
119229
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open, but proposed to close
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Azra Butt (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772253557
Website
Visit
Address
Eldon Street, Preston PR1 7YE

Summary

Eldon Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 252 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 248. The school offers a nurturing environment for children starting from the age of two in its onsite Nursery class. Housed in a historic Victorian building, Eldon Primary has modern facilities, including a 4D Immersive Room and a Radio Station, which support a diverse and engaging curriculum.

The school is committed to inclusivity and has recently retained its Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status, reflecting its dedication to removing barriers to learning for all students. Eldon Primary aims to foster academic achievement alongside personal development, instilling values of fairness, justice, and equality in its pupils. The positive behaviour and engagement of students are indicative of the supportive learning environment cultivated by the staff and leadership.

Eldon Primary School prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages parental involvement. Families are invited to visit the school to experience the vibrant learning atmosphere and to engage with staff regarding their children's education.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
248
Pupils
252
Boys
123
Girls
129
FSM %
22.60
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2025-08-31
Last Ofsted
2017-09-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 252 123 129 248 22.60
2024-09-11 257 116 141 248 31.00
2023-09-11 242 105 137 234 36.80
2022-09-11 242 105 137 234 36.80
2021-09-11 243 110 133 203 41.40
2020-09-11 251 115 136 203 41.60

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