Abbey Village Primary School
Chorley, PR6 8DD · Lancashire · primary school
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43rd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 3,004 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join fencing and art and craft clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 52 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the fencing club for beginners?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Village Primary School
Overview
Abbey Village Primary School is described as a ‘friendly school’ where pupils are ‘keen to meet the high expectations’ set for their achievement. The report highlights that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve well’ and are ‘well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘carefully organised’ in most subjects, helping pupils build a ‘secure body of subject knowledge’.
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff teaching phonics ‘consistently well’ so that ‘many pupils become fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 1’.
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour and attitudes, understanding the importance of ‘treating others with respect’ and developing a ‘deep understanding of different cultures’.
- Staff provide ‘carefully considered support’ for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they can ‘fully access the curriculum and to progress well’.
- Governors work in ‘close collaboration’ with the school, maintaining a ‘strong focus on the quality of education’ while being ‘highly considerate of staff’s workload’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, the school has not identified all key knowledge, meaning ‘curricular thinking is less clear’ and occasionally hinders deep learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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