Delph Side Community Primary School
Skelmersdale, WN8 6ED · Lancashire · primary school
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36th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,531 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Delph Side Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific opportunities are available for pupils to develop skills beyond the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Delph Side Community Primary School
Overview
Delph Side Community Primary School is described as a "calm and happy place" where pupils feel safe and behave consistently well. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with a "suitably broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed, ensuring key knowledge and vocabulary are taught in the right order, helping pupils to "know and remember more."
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with an "extremely well-thought-through programme" that prepares pupils exceptionally well for life in modern Britain through diverse clubs, trips, and safety education.
- Staff effectively support pupils with additional needs, adapting content and delivery so that pupils with SEND "achieve well."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with well-trained staff delivering phonics effectively so that "most pupils are fluent readers" by the end of Year 3.
- Governors and staff are highly engaged, with governors using their expertise to "challenge and support the school effectively."
Areas to improve
- The school should prioritise the development of oracy throughout the curriculum, as some pupils struggle to use taught vocabulary to "confidently explain what they know" and articulate their thinking.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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