Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Chorley, PR6 7JR · Lancashire · primary school
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183rd 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 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Brass, Drum, Guitar, and Keyboard Tuition clubs, as well as Bikeability sessions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How are music tuition sessions scheduled to avoid conflict with core curriculum time?
What Ofsted said about Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Overview
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an “extremely caring, inclusive and supportive” environment where all pupils learn. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that is thoughtfully sequenced, resulting in pupils making “excellent progress” and achieving highly. The school fosters a calm atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring pupils feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Teachers “expertly deliver the curriculum” through activities that spark interest and match intended outcomes, while constantly checking for understanding.
- There is a “consistent and rigorous approach to teaching phonics,” with staff trained to deliver the programme confidently and quickly supporting those who find reading difficult.
- Leaders establish “rigorous approaches to identify the needs of pupils with SEND,” ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers through adapted delivery.
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered,” managing their own behaviour well and serving as excellent role models for younger children.
- Staff morale is high, with employees feeling valued and appreciative of leaders’ efforts to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ checks do not cover the precise content pupils have learned over time, preventing accurate identification of what pupils should know and remember. Leaders should refine assessment strategies to build more effectively on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies, regular staff training, and quick responses to concerns ensuring pupils feel safe and know how to seek help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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