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