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OpenPrimaryURN 119382

Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Preston · PR1 9YE

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

204

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Preston, Lancashire, 204 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 18.1%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Preston
180
Primary schools in Preston
125
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR1
41
Primary in PR1
26
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Primary in Lancashire LA
483

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR1

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
119382

Location

Address
Hill Road South, Penwortham
Postcode
PR1 9YE
Town
Preston
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
204
Boys / girls
105 / 99
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
204 / 210 (97%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01772746024
Website
http://www.middleforth.lancs.sch.uk

Official links