Gillibrand Primary School
Chorley, PR7 2PJ · Lancashire · primary school
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246th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 2,559 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gillibrand Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Samba Drumming, Choir, and Piano lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Gillibrand Primary School
Overview
Gillibrand Primary School is described as a "happy, welcoming school" where pupils thrive in a "nurturing environment" and are well prepared for future education. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and "high expectations" for achievement, with pupils demonstrating respect and confidence in a "calm, purposeful and orderly" setting.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered and progressive," enabling pupils to "build knowledge over time" and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is highly effective, with pupils making an "exceptionally positive contribution" to the community and showing "mutual respect" for different cultures and religions.
- Reading is a strong priority; staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils become "fluent and confident readers" who engage enthusiastically with a "wide range of texts."
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use it to "address gaps in pupils’ knowledge," helping learners remember key information securely.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff receive adequate time and resources to support pupil well-being and their own duties.
Areas to improve
- The school’s expectations for "early writing" are "not sufficiently ambitious," hindering the development of appropriate foundations for written communication.
- Resources for practising writing in the early years and key stage 1 are "not well matched to their needs," leading to misconceptions about letter formation that staff do not address effectively enough.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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