Edenfield Church of England Primary School
Bury, BL0 0HL · Lancashire · primary school
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17th 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,383 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edenfield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for crafts, baking, team games, construction, imaginative play, and stories. They also do horse riding. Trips include Tower Wood, Media City, Jodrell Bank, Delamere Forest, Blackburn Rovers, Quarry Bank Mill, Burnley FC, and Blackpool. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 197. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the physical capacity? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Edenfield Church of England Primary School
Overview
Edenfield Church of England Primary School is described as a “very happy place to learn” where leaders have established influential core values of respect and joy. The report states that pupils “flourish academically and socially” within a calm and purposeful environment, benefiting from an “exceptional curriculum” that inspires curiosity and high standards of behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and attitudes, actively supporting each other and acting as role models.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-connected, allowing pupils to secure “deep knowledge” across subjects such as history, music, and mathematics.
- Reading is a strong foundation; children become “fluent readers” quickly, with “avid” older pupils who “revel in the language” of texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to learn the “same exceptional curriculum” and “achieve very well.”
- Personal development is “impressive,” with pupils taking pride in diversity, online safety, and holding responsibilities such as class monitors or pupil council representatives.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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