Coates Lane Primary School
BARNOLDSWICK, BB18 6EZ · Lancashire · primary school
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424th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,784 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coates Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a netball club, participate in Bikeability and swimming, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Coates Lane Primary School
Overview
Coates Lane Primary School is described as a "happy school" where pupils "thrive in this friendly, caring school." The report highlights that pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and are supported effectively in their personal development and special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that carefully sequences content, equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills needed for future success.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with effective phonics support helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers" who develop a "love for reading."
- Staff benefit from "extensive professional development," enabling them to deliver subject curriculums effectively and address pupil misunderstandings.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," ensuring they work towards the same curriculum goals as their peers and are "fully included in all aspects of school life."
- Pupils flourish in their roles, developing empathy through community involvement and acts of kindness, while acquiring strategies to support their mental health.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not clearly enough set out the knowledge and skills required for writing, including grammar, punctuation, and handwriting, hindering pupils' ability to write with accuracy and fluency.
- In a small number of subjects, pupils have gaps in their knowledge because staff do not always address misconceptions quickly enough, making it difficult for pupils to connect new learning with prior 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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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