Charles Saer Community Primary School
Fleetwood, FY7 8DD · Lancashire · primary school
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445th 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,246 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charles Saer Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 351. 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 not reaching the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in the areas graded under the new Ofsted framework?
What Ofsted said about Charles Saer Community Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are not demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement. Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is "far below" national standards, with "wide gaps" in fundamental knowledge that prevent secure learning across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Adults’ interactions with children are "warm and nurturing," and pupils "feel safe in school" and trust adults.
- Pupils develop a "mature understanding of fundamental British values" and engage thoughtfully with democracy and tolerance.
- Staff work closely with parents and professionals to support pupils with complex needs, and bullying is dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- Staff morale is "generally positive," and staff "feel valued" by leaders who are mindful of workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum enables all pupils to "build knowledge securely" and that teachers implement it consistently to close gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders should develop an "effective attendance strategy" to robustly challenge absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Governors must provide "effective challenge and support" to leaders, ensuring they have accurate information to oversee improvements.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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