Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Carnforth, LA6 1AU · Lancashire · primary school
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357th 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 the 1,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arkholme Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “cherished” at this “small and friendly school,” where they feel “confident to be themselves” in a “supportive atmosphere.” The school maintains “high expectations” of achievement, which pupils meet by applying themselves during lessons and contributing to a “calm environment.”
Strengths
- Staff are “committed to helping pupils to gain a strong sense of community and belonging.”
- The school has developed an “ambitious curriculum” that “successfully meets the needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- Teachers use assessment information effectively to “address misconceptions in pupils’ understanding” before moving on to new concepts.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of trips and visits” that help them learn about “life beyond their village.”
- The governing body is “knowledgeable and committed,” and the school supports staff well in managing their “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not always select “appropriate activities to help pupils to learn and remember the important information,” so the school should support them to “implement the curriculum as intended.”
- Support for pupils struggling with phonics is “not as effective as it should be” due to insufficient staff training; the school must ensure teachers receive training to “overcome gaps in pupils’ phonics knowledge.”
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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