Forton Primary School

About Forton Primary School

Forton Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 96 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

96 / 105 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

School Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS

Phone

01524791188

Headteacher

Lorna Boase

Website

www.fortonschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forton Primary School?

Forton Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Forton Primary School have?

Forton Primary School has 96 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Forton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Forton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

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

75% of pupils at Forton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Forton Primary School?

Forton Primary School is located at School Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS.