Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PE · Lancashire · primary school
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66th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 2, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupil progress? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families?
What Ofsted said about Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm environment where pupils are proud and respond well to high expectations. The report highlights a "suitably ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum" that prepares pupils effectively for secondary education, with most achieving well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and engaging curriculum" where subject leaders have planned key knowledge in detail, resulting in a "rich body of subject knowledge."
- Teachers generally use "strong subject knowledge" and assessment strategies to help pupils "know and remember more over time," addressing gaps in learning effectively.
- Early years provision is strong, with adults making interactions that contribute to "communication and language development" and ensuring children learn to read quickly.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities, including charity work and sports, and take on leadership roles, fostering personal development and independence.
- Staff and governors maintain a "clear vision" and hold leaders accountable, while being "cognisant of the workload and well-being of staff."
Areas to improve
- Some teachers lack the "depth of subject knowledge necessary to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions quickly," leading to occasional gaps in knowledge for a small number of pupils.
- Leaders should ensure teachers are supported to develop their subject expertise so they can "deliver the curriculum consistently well."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are quick to spot changes in behaviour and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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