Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colne, BB8 7AA · Lancashire · primary school
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195th 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 — 4.7/10 against 3,780 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a "good school," confirmed during an ungraded inspection in March 2023. The report highlights a "friendly school community" where pupils feel safe and valued, with leaders maintaining high expectations for academic achievement and personal development. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well across many subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious" curriculum where leaders have "carefully identified the key knowledge" and the order of teaching.
- Staff apply the behaviour policy "consistently well," resulting in pupils who are "polite and respectful" and attentive in lessons.
- Leaders prioritise phonics in the early years, ensuring staff have the training to teach the programme well and provide "extra support" for those who need it.
- Teachers check on what pupils know and remember in most subjects, helping them build a "deep body of knowledge" through revisiting prior learning.
- Governors "support and challenge leaders well," while being "considerate of staff’s workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils with gaps in subject knowledge, resulting from "previous weaker curriculums," learn the important knowledge they have missed.
- Leaders should ensure teachers in one or two subjects check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving them on to new concepts, as some are moved on "too soon."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders and staff being "vigilant and aware of potential safeguarding issues" and responding to concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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