Earby Springfield Primary School
Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ · Lancashire · primary school
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228th 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 — 8.7/10 against 692 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Earby Springfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 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 maths? What specific steps are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Earby Springfield Primary School
Overview
Earby Springfield Primary School is described as a "welcoming" and "caring" environment where pupils feel happy and valued. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the overall quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and phonics instruction.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour and are "generally attentive in lessons," allowing for uninterrupted learning.
- English and mathematics are taught well, with teachers using effective training and assessment to build pupils' "deep body of knowledge."
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they progress through the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff report positive feelings about workload and well-being, and pupils value opportunities for responsibility, such as serving on the school council.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some subjects lack the training to deliver the curriculum as intended, leading to "gaps in their knowledge" and insecure learning for some pupils.
- Phonics assessment systems are not used effectively to identify specific knowledge gaps, meaning some pupils do not receive appropriate support to catch up.
- Staff in the early years lack clarity on what children need to learn next, hindering the development of spoken language and preparation for Year 1.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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