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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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