Compare Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Brabins Endowed School and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Preston; Brabins Endowed School (Primary) in Preston; The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham (Primary) in Preston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Brabins Endowed School and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Preston, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brabins Endowed School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School PR3 5AS	Brabins Endowed School PR3 2QD	The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham PR4 2BT
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Preston Lancashire PR3 5AS	Preston Lancashire PR3 2QD	Preston Lancashire PR4 2BT
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jan 2024	1 9 Jul 2024	1 23 Dec 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	105	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk	www.brabinsendowed.co.uk	www.willows.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01772862664	0199561596	01772684371
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

PR3 5AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5AS
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772862664

Brabins Endowed School

PR3 2QD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR3 2QD
Ofsted: 1 9 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.brabinsendowed.co.uk
Telephone: 0199561596

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

PR4 2BT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR4 2BT
Ofsted: 1 23 Dec 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.willows.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772684371

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.