Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 0JS · Lancashire · primary school
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76th 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 the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for Year 6 students preparing for their assessments? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Overview
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils describe it as a "warm, friendly place where everyone is welcome," characterised by high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum" that is "clearly organised... in a logical order," helping pupils "know more and remember more."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with secure phonics knowledge developed from Reception, enabling pupils across the school to "learn to read well."
- Staff accurately identify pupils with SEND and secure expert support, ensuring these pupils "achieve as well as other pupils in school."
- Pupils are "extremely polite and respectful," with bullying being "very rare" and addressed quickly when it occurs.
- Governors ask "challenging questions" to improve education while remaining "considerate of staff’s workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," leaders are at an "earlier stage" in gathering information on curriculum impact, which "limits the work that they can do to improve the curriculum." Leaders must develop a "clear overview of the impact of the curriculums in all subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders maintaining "strong working relationships with a range of agencies" to secure help for pupils and families when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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