Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leyland, PR26 9AH · Lancashire · primary school
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99th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Toddler Group, a School Choir, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the Toddler Group integrate with the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and proud to belong to this welcoming school that is at the heart of the community.” The report states that pupils “behave well during lessons and around the school” and are “eager to learn.” Overall effectiveness, along with all other inspection categories, is judged as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious for all pupils,” with important knowledge “ordered logically” so that new ideas build on previous learning.
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver the phonics programme “consistently well,” and most pupils become “fluent, confident readers by the end of Year 2.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified “early and accurately” and have the resources needed to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils develop strong personal qualities, understanding “the value of being good citizens” and taking pride in representing the school in performances and competitions.
- Governors are “actively involved” and “conscientiously fulfil their duties,” while parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the care afforded to their children.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not fully defined the most important knowledge, making it difficult for staff to design learning for long-term retention.
- Teachers’ use of assessment strategies is occasionally not fully effective, leading to delays in supporting pupils to address misconceptions and errors.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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