Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR3 5AS · Lancashire · primary school
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9th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 3,159 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 35.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit museums and galleries.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are museum visits integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection describes an “exceptional school” where pupils embody values of “individuality, integrity and resilience.” The report highlights that the school provides a “highly ambitious curriculum” and ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are “extremely successful.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “aspirational and carefully considered,” with teachers delivering it with “considerable ability” and skilfully building on existing knowledge.
- Pupils become “confident and fluent readers” through a phonics programme delivered with “confidence and precision,” supported by “highly effective support” for those needing help.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils modelling “courteous and friendly behaviour” and demonstrating a “strong moral perspective” regarding respect for differences.
- There is a “vast range of opportunities” for personal development, including clubs and competitions, which prepares pupils “exceptionally well for life in modern Britain.”
- Governors and staff collaborate closely, with leaders being “highly considerate of staff’s workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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