Eccleston Primary School
Chorley, PR7 5RA · Lancashire · primary school
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44th 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,535 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eccleston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Eccleston Primary School
Overview
Eccleston Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a thriving environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and proud. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and exemplary behaviour, noting that leaders have created a setting that ‘brings the whole community together’.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and are ‘highly engaged in their lessons’, motivated by teachers’ high expectations.
- The curriculum is broad and well-ordered, ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff teaching early reading well so that the ‘vast majority’ of pupils are fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Leaders nurture strong relationships with parents, who speak highly of the school and its community focus.
- Extra-curricular activities, such as rock bands and the school allotment, help pupils develop personally and build character.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers plan activities that reflect the key knowledge pupils need to learn, as sometimes activities ‘do not match the intended curriculum’, missing opportunities to reinforce important knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils’ safety, ensuring staff receive regular training, and responding promptly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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