Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR3 2BN · Lancashire · primary school
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81st 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 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day, School Games Days, Preston Sports' Council events, and athletics. The school stages Christmas, Easter, and summer productions. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School continues to be a "good school," confirmed during an ungraded inspection in June 2024. The report highlights a "welcoming culture" where pupils are "happy" and "proud ambassadors," benefiting from "positive relationships" with staff and an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures knowledge "builds securely over time."
Strengths
- Pupils "flourish" due to strong staff relationships and "high aspirations" for their achievement and conduct.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with staff using "subject knowledge expertly" to help pupils learn effectively across a broad range of subjects.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a "positive start" and being "well prepared for the demands of key stage 1."
- Reading provision is effective; staff deliver phonics "consistently well," and books "match the sounds that they already know," helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Governors "carry out their statutory duties effectively," providing appropriate support and challenge while ensuring a culture where "everyone is included and valued."
Areas to improve
- The school must address "gaps and misunderstandings" in some pupils' learning more promptly, as these are not always rectified quickly enough, causing pupils to "move on to new learning before they are ready."
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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