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Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ormskirk, L39 5AS · Lancashire · primary school

Ofsted: Outstanding · 2024 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedOutstanding
Pupils203
FSM3.4%
KS2 expected87%
AI summary of the Ofsted report Inspected 2024-06-11 · Tap to collapse

Generated by AI from the official inspection report — not written by Ofsted or SchoolsGPT staff. Always read the full Ofsted PDF before relying on this summary.

Overview: Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils delight in attending and achieve extremely well across the curriculum. The school has an unwavering ambition for pupils' achievement and provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported.

Strengths:

  • Pupils love to learn and have a great thirst for knowledge.
  • The school has an exceptionally well-implemented reading curriculum, with pupils reading confidently and fluently.
  • Pupils live and breathe the school's values in all aspects of school life, behaving impeccably well.
  • The school has developed an impressive programme of exceptionally well-designed events, trips, and visits to enhance and deepen pupils' learning and to develop their character.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Catchment / designated area

Lancashire's own term is 'Geographical Priority Area' (GPA) — a criterion for community/VC schools; academies/VA/foundation schools set their own arrangements.

Source: Lancashire admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-04-30)

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

What the entrance test covers

There is no shared Lancashire 11+ — each school sets its own exam, and formats/providers differ and have changed recently, so always check the school's own admissions page for the current year. As of the 2026 test round: - Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School — GL Assessment-style multiple-choice papers (maths, English, verbal reasoning). - Clitheroe Royal Grammar School — moved to FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) papers: Paper 1 English & maths multiple-choice, Paper 2 English & maths short written answers. - Lancaster Girls' Grammar School — FSCE papers. - Lancaster Royal Grammar School — GL Assessment-style papers (maths, English, verbal reasoning). Because providers differ, practice material for one Lancashire school may not match another's format — and a child applying to schools in both Clitheroe/Lancaster and the Bacup area may face two different exam styles.

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 5DG Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 3LQ Aughton Town Green Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 6SF Ormskirk Asmall Primary School 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 3PJ Ormskirk Church of England Primary School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 2DP Ormskirk West End School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Ormskirk, L39 1PA

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Lancashire admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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