Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR3 5JB · Lancashire · primary school
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13th 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 — 8.8/10 against 2,587 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.93 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 378 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high academic standards observed in recent data? How does the admissions process work for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “fun, friendly and welcoming place to learn” where they are “overwhelmingly happy and safe.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and “exceptional” personal development, supported by “highly committed” governors and staff who provide “extremely effective” support. While most aspects of school life are praised, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in how writing skills and prior knowledge are reinforced across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional” attitudes to learning, behaving “extremely well” and collaborating effectively with peers.
- The “superbly constructed” mentor system ensures every pupil has a trusted adult to guide and listen to them.
- Reading is a “central feature” of the curriculum, with staff delivering phonics effectively so most Year 2 pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils embracing leadership roles such as prefects and the “seeds and gardeners” buddy system.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well” and contribute fully to school life through successfully adapted curriculum delivery.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure pupils consistently apply writing skills, including letter formation, spelling, and grammar, across the wider curriculum to improve writing fluency.
- In a few subjects, staff should recap previous learning to help pupils remember more over time, as some currently lack opportunities to revisit taught knowledge.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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