Whitefield Primary School
URN: 119293 • Preston PR1 0RH
Overview
- Name
- Whitefield Primary School
- URN
- 119293
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Foster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772744449
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oaklands Drive, Preston PR1 0RH
Summary
Whitefield Primary School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 349 students, the school has a capacity of 420 and offers a supportive environment where every child is valued. The school promotes a motto of "Healthy Hearts, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds," focusing on the holistic development of its students.
The curriculum at Whitefield is ambitious and includes unique offerings such as forest school activities, which are integrated into the learning experience for Reception pupils. The school is also an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school in training, enhancing playtime experiences. Additionally, the My Happy Mind programme supports children's mental health and wellbeing, with initiatives led by pupil ambassadors.
Whitefield Primary School prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, celebrating various cultures and religions within the school community. The school is committed to providing wrap-around care for families, operating 50 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its ethos and activities in action.
The curriculum at Whitefield is ambitious and includes unique offerings such as forest school activities, which are integrated into the learning experience for Reception pupils. The school is also an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school in training, enhancing playtime experiences. Additionally, the My Happy Mind programme supports children's mental health and wellbeing, with initiatives led by pupil ambassadors.
Whitefield Primary School prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, celebrating various cultures and religions within the school community. The school is committed to providing wrap-around care for families, operating 50 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its ethos and activities in action.
Useful links
- Governor's Information and Duties (governance)
- Attendance and absences (including leave of absence request form) (sen)
- SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disability Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions to our school (other)
- Policies (other)
- Additional Policies (other)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Curriculum Policy (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (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
- 420
- Pupils
- 349
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 175
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 349 | 174 | 175 | 420 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 370 | 175 | 195 | 420 | 11.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 390 | 196 | 194 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 390 | 196 | 194 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 397 | 215 | 182 | 420 | 9.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 391 | 215 | 176 | 420 | 7.70 |
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