Britannia Community Primary School
Bacup, OL13 9TS · Lancashire · primary school
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315th 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Britannia Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in board games, dodgeball, woodland walks, and class trips to local quarries.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Britannia Community Primary School
Overview
Britannia Community Primary School provides an education where "inclusion sits at the heart of the school's work" and pupils are "well prepared for secondary school." Leaders have established an "ambitious and broad curriculum" that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, with most achieving broadly in line with national expectations. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn.
Strengths
- Inclusion is highly effective, with leaders "deliberately and effectively enabling pupils to thrive" and removing barriers for those with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Pupils enjoy "positive relationships" with staff and peers, benefiting from a "calm and purposeful environment" where bullying is rare.
- Staff are well-supported and trained, ensuring they can "adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs" and deliver the curriculum with confidence.
- The early years provide a "positive start," with children securing essential phonics skills and receiving "thoughtful support" when needed.
- Parents are "highly complimentary" about the support, care, and experiences provided for their children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should focus on improving pupils' "handwriting, grammar and spelling skills" so they can apply these with greater accuracy and confidence.
- Staff need support to develop checks on pupils' prior learning in subjects beyond English and mathematics, ensuring new learning "builds securely on what they already know."
- Further work is needed to help pupils connect fundamental British values to "life beyond school."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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