Open State Primary Mixed

Cottam Primary School

Haydocks Lane, Preston, PR4 0NY
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Cottam Primary School
Preston, PR4 0NY
280 Pupils
308 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
142 Boys
138 Girls
About Cottam Primary School

Cottam Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 280 pupils on roll. School capacity: 308. Current headteacher: Kellie Rainford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Preston
Ward Ingol & Cottam
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1998
UKPRN 10075532
URN 131720
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Wayne Steel Chair of Governors 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottam Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Cottam Primary School has 280 pupils, with a capacity of 308.
Cottam Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Cottam Primary School is Mrs Kellie Rainford.
Cottam Primary School is at Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Cottam Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cottam Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kellie Rainford
Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY
01772727053
www.cottam.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR4 0NY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131720
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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