Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Leyland, PR26 6PR · Lancashire · primary school
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169th 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 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. 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 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including The Page Turners, Wellbeing Wonders, Eco Group, Ethos group, Children’s Chaplains, Computer Coding, Homework club and Sport’s Leaders. Sports cover multi-sports, yoga, dance, cheerleading, football, netball, cricket and tennis. Arts include the School Choir, recorders and Dance from the Heart. Trips visit Robinwood, Bring yer Wellies, and include river studies, boules and the Brownlee Triathlon. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the
What Ofsted said about Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and safe" within a "welcoming environment" characterised by "mutual respect" between staff and students. The school provides a "broad and balanced curriculum" where most pupils achieve well, supported by effective leadership and a strong focus on reading. However, inconsistencies in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and assessing learning in certain subjects require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "polite and well mannered" behaviour, living up to leaders’ "high expectations of their conduct".
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver the phonics programme "consistently well", helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers".
- Older pupils develop leadership skills through opportunities such as running "library clubs" and leading "class assemblies".
- Leaders support personal development effectively, including teaching about "safe and healthy relationships" and different world religions.
- Governors "carry out their statutory duties effectively" and leaders take account of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers have the expertise to "adapt the delivery of the curriculum successfully for some pupils with SEND" and check that these pupils are learning effectively.
- Leaders should equip teachers to "check pupils’ learning across different subjects" beyond English and mathematics, as current guidance is insufficient in some areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well trained to identify and report concerns and that leaders monitor these reports effectively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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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