Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley, PR7 5DU · Lancashire · primary school
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331st 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 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Forest School, Bikeability, and swimming, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and proud" to attend this "friendly school," where staff know each child well and leaders maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour. The report highlights an "exemplary" provision for personal development, noting that pupils have a "very good understanding of life in modern Britain" and feel safe within a supportive community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and "ambitious," with teachers demonstrating "secure knowledge" of their subjects and using effective assessment strategies.
- Personal development is praised as "exemplary," with pupils learning about relationships, safety, and healthy lifestyles, while taking on leadership roles such as "anti-bullying ambassadors."
- Reading provision has been prioritised successfully; phonics lessons begin early, and older pupils have developed a "love of reading" and can analyse literature with confidence.
- Staff are "quick to identify the needs of pupils with SEND," ensuring they successfully follow the same curriculum as their peers through clear adaptations.
- Behaviour is strong, with pupils moving around school in a "calm and orderly way" and striving to live out the school values of being "ready, respectful and safe."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified how the curriculum builds from the early years, meaning they are "not clear how well learning is building on what pupils already know."
- Subject leaders should ensure they have a "good understanding of the early years curriculum" to build "firm foundations for future learning" beyond Reception.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff being well trained to keep pupils safe and alert to signs of abuse or neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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