Cottam Primary School

URN: 131720 • Preston PR4 0NY

Overview

Name
Cottam Primary School
URN
131720
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.4 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kellie Rainford (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772727053
Website
Visit
Address
Haydocks Lane, Preston PR4 0NY

Summary

Cottam Primary School is a mixed community school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 280 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where each child is treated as an individual, ensuring they feel secure and valued. The dedicated staff strive to maintain high educational standards through engaging lessons tailored to the diverse abilities of students.

The curriculum at Cottam Primary follows the National Curriculum guidelines, offering a variety of interesting learning opportunities that foster both academic and personal development. In addition to the core subjects, the school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education.

Cottam Primary School values its strong community ties and aims to build lasting partnerships with families. The school hosts open days for prospective families, allowing them to explore the facilities and meet the staff. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
280
Boys
142
Girls
138
FSM %
13.60
Open date
1998-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 280 142 138 270 13.60
2024-09-11 249 121 128 248 14.10
2023-09-11 211 102 109 210 10.00
2022-09-11 211 102 109 210 10.00
2021-09-11 212 95 117 210 10.80
2020-09-11 211 94 117 210 7.60

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login