Crawford Village Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 9QP · Lancashire · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,153 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crawford Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 25.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 79 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Crawford Village Primary School
Overview
Crawford Village Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils flourish in a supportive environment described by parents as being ‘wrapped in love and support.’ The report highlights a strong sense of belonging, exceptional behaviour, and high achievement across all year groups, including early years and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve ‘extremely highly’ and are ‘confident and articulate’ when expressing their thoughts.
- Leaders have designed a ‘highly effective curriculum’ that ensures pupils build ‘secure knowledge’ across all subjects.
- Staff skilfully teach phonics, enabling pupils to develop ‘reading fluency and confidence at pace’ and become ‘bookworms’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported to ‘achieve highly’.
- Staff receive ‘highly effective training’ and feel positive about the support and workload management provided by leaders.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff remain vigilant and pass on welfare concerns quickly while working effectively with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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