What counts as an independent primary school option in Preston?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Preston?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Preston hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Preston appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Preston

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 5 schools in Preston. Schools featured here include Ashbridge Independent School, Highfield Priory School and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School.

Key Performance Metrics for Preston

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Preston63%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Preston8%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Preston84%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston7.1/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Preston

63%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Preston

8%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Preston

84%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston

7.1/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Preston

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

Ashbridge Independent School
Hutton
Highfield Priory School
Fulwood
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
City Centre
Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham
St Pius X Preparatory School
Fulwood