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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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