Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Clitheroe, BB7 4AS · Lancashire · primary school
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200th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chatburn Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 132 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific opportunities exist for pupils to develop their reading and writing skills beyond the classroom?
What Ofsted said about Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to belong to this “warm and welcoming school,” where they maintain “trusting relationships with staff.” The report highlights that pupils “achieve well across a range of subjects” and benefit from a broad curriculum that supports their development. Inspectors noted that the school’s vision for pupils to “be calm, work hard and be kind” is evident in daily life.
Strengths
- Pupils have “positive attitudes to learning” and “enjoy supporting each other” through roles such as ‘well-being warriors’.
- The school ensures that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified swiftly and met consistently.”
- A strong focus on reading is evident, with pupils having access to a “rich collection of books” and effective phonics support.
- Governors “provide effective challenge and support to the school,” and staff workload is considered during curriculum changes.
- Pupils actively contribute to the community, including developing a “sensory and wildlife garden” and participating in extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Lesson activities sometimes fail to help pupils “deepen their understanding,” meaning some struggle to “remember the curriculum in the long term.”
- Assessment systems in a small number of subjects are not yet precise enough to “accurately identifying gaps in pupils’ 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 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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