Forton Primary School is a community school located in the rural setting of Preston, Lancashire, specifically in the village of Forton. Catering to a mixed-gender cohort, the school serves a small community with an age range from 3 to 11 years. Currently, there are approximately 96 pupils enrolled, with a capacity to accommodate up to 105 students. The school does not have a religious character, and its admissions policy is not applicable, reflecting its role in serving the local community as a maintained school. Forton Primary School's motto, 'SHINE!', encapsulates its commitment to holistic education, aiming for pupils to excel academically, physically, socially, artistically, musically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating