Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EF · Lancashire · primary school
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253rd 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 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a 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 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, benefiting from positive relationships with staff and peers that help them feel “happy and safe.” Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who generally work hard and achieve well. The school fosters a calm learning environment where behaviour has improved considerably following a revised policy.
Strengths
- Pupils build a “deep body of knowledge” in most subjects through effective teaching and regular checks on prior learning.
- A love of reading is prioritised from Reception, with well-matched books and phonics support helping most pupils become “fluent and confident readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- Staff adapt learning activities well for pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils develop personal responsibility and community awareness through roles such as the school council and participation in local charity events.
- Leaders support staff well-being and workload, resulting in positive staff morale and effective governance.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects with recently introduced curriculums, leaders must ensure teachers identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge from previous weaker curriculums before moving on to new concepts, as some pupils’ learning is currently insecure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving frequent training and following clear procedures to report concerns and support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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