Edisford Primary School
Clitheroe, BB7 2LN · Lancashire · primary school
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35th 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,480 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edisford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt for the small percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Edisford Primary School
Overview
Edisford Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as a "happy and nurturing place" where pupils arrive with a smile and feel safe to share worries with trusted adults. Leaders hold high ambition for all pupils, fostering a culture of respect and resilience through diverse learning experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with clear knowledge progression from Reception to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from "well-chosen resources and effective adaptations" that help them access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a high priority, with "effective approaches to the teaching of phonics" helping pupils become "assured readers."
- Behaviour management has been renewed, creating a "calm, orderly and positive atmosphere" where pupils are polite and confident.
- Governors "support and challenge the school well," contributing positively to maintaining educational standards.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers must design activities that help pupils develop "sufficient depth of knowledge" to prevent disengagement.
- Staff need to consistently identify and rectify "gaps and misconceptions" in some pupils’ knowledge so they do not move on to new learning before they are ready.
Safeguarding
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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