Coppull Primary School and Nursery
Chorley, PR7 5AH · Lancashire · primary school
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275th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,802 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.86 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coppull Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 pupils against a stated capacity of 370. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Coppull Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils are described as “very happy” and “proud of their school,” benefiting from strong relationships with leaders and families. The school delivers a “broad and challenging curriculum” with clear expectations, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the support required to achieve well.
Strengths
- Leaders have forged “strong relationships with pupils and their families,” creating a positive environment where children settle quickly.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully ordered, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge, with early years providing a “strong start” to learning.
- Staff identify additional needs early, ensuring effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, with incidents of bullying being “rare,” and they feel safe knowing staff “quickly sort out issues.”
- Governors are “very supportive” and hold leaders to account for pupil achievement and curriculum quality.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff follow the agreed early reading and phonics strategy with fidelity, as inconsistent delivery hinders some pupils’ reading fluency.
- Senior leaders should provide ongoing subject-specific training for all curriculum leaders to improve the support offered to teachers in all subject areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff remaining alert to potential signs of harm and working successfully with partner agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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