Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

About Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 444 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% 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

444 / 420 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Severn Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD

Phone

01772335065

Headteacher

Christopher Shields

Website

www.wldps.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School have?

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School has 444 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is located at Severn Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4TD.