How many pupils does Cottam Primary School have?

Cottam Primary School has 280 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cottam Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Cottam Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cottam Primary School?

Cottam Primary School is located at Haydocks Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY.

Cottam Primary School

Haydocks Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY

Not rated

Inspected 12 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

45%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

280

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Cottam Primary School

Cottam Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 280 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 280 / 308 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 November 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.3%

Free school meals

8.8%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

12.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

45%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

5.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

23.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

11.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£48,566

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,523 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,903

Spend per pupil

£5,807

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Haydocks Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY
Phone: 01772727053
Headteacher: Kellie Rainford
Website: www.cottam.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cottam Primary School?: Cottam Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Cottam Primary School have?: Cottam Primary School has 280 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cottam Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 45% of pupils at Cottam Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cottam Primary School?: Cottam Primary School is located at Haydocks Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY.

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