Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Preston, PR1 5TU · Lancashire · primary school
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248th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 1,656 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 257. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum that supports high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), alongside strong efforts to improve attendance and reading proficiency.
Strengths
- Pupils are "warmly welcomed by staff" and relationships are described as "respectful," helping children feel "happy and safe."
- The school places "reading at the heart of all learning," with well-trained staff delivering phonics effectively and ensuring struggling readers receive timely support.
- Staff "check that pupils have understood what has previously been taught before moving on," dealing with misconceptions promptly in "calm and purposeful" classrooms.
- Pupils with SEND have their needs identified quickly, with comprehensive support ensuring they have "the same opportunities to succeed as their peers."
- Attendance has improved significantly, with the proportion of pupils absent for extended periods reduced through the school’s "concerted efforts."
Areas to improve
- The school must refine curriculum planning to clarify the order in which "subject-specific vocabulary should be taught," as current lack of clarity hinders deeper understanding.
- The school should provide more guidance to parents and carers to help them support their children’s reading development at home.
Safeguarding
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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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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