Eldon Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR1 7YE · Lancashire
#2082 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#14773 of 15,697 nationally
About Eldon Primary School
Eldon Primary School is a local authority primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 14.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2082nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (49th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (2th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 239; capacity filled 96.4%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; Eldon Primary School ranks 139th of 147 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)26%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Eldon Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 239
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 26%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Eldon Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Abrar Academy
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
81 students · 426 m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 617 m away
The Roebuck School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students · 704 m away
The Olive School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students · 1.0 km away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 1.1 km away
Moor Park High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students · 1.2 km away
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students · 1.2 km away
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students · 1.3 km away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students · 1.3 km away
Kennington Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St John's Catholic Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Eldon Primary School a good school?
Eldon Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 14.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2082 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Eldon Primary School rank in North West?
Eldon Primary School ranks #2082 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #14773 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Eldon Primary School?
Eldon Primary School had 239 students in 2025.
Is Eldon Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Eldon Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Eldon Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eldon Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.