Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Preston, PR3 2EP · Lancashire · primary school
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159th 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 2,448 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming and football clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Overview
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly, caring" environment where pupils are happy and behave sensibly. The school maintains high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a strong sense of community rooted in local traditions and the surrounding countryside.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious" curriculum that carefully sequences knowledge and encourages connections across subjects, helping them remember what they have learned.
- Staff use subject expertise to explain concepts clearly and regularly check if earlier learning is secure, adapting delivery to support pupils who have not fully grasped material.
- The school provides a wide range of opportunities for personal development, including sports, music, and dance, which help pupils build self-confidence and become "caring and responsible members of their community."
- Governors provide a "strong sense of purpose" and ensure resources are used effectively, while staff receive adequate support to manage workloads in this small school.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff develop the skills to deliver the phonics programme with fidelity, as inconsistent implementation currently slows some pupils’ progress towards becoming fluent and accurate readers.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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