Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School
Burnley, BB11 5RF · Lancashire · primary school
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206th 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 — 5.3/10 against 2,609 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Club, Board Games Club, and Glee Club, or play football and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 130. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the current roll of 116 affect the availability of places for new entrants?
What Ofsted said about Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school’s “high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour enable pupils... to flourish.” It describes a calm environment where pupils feel “happy and safe,” achieve well across subjects, and leave “prepared for the next stage of their education.” The inspection confirms the school maintains a “Good” overall effectiveness, with strong leadership and a well-organised curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “commendable” behaviour and “positive” attitudes to learning, fostering respectful relationships.
- The curriculum is “well-organised and broad,” with carefully considered knowledge sequencing and key vocabulary.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring barriers to learning are overcome.
- Phonics and reading are high priorities, with staff well-trained and books “well matched to the pupils’ phonics ability.”
- Governors provide “effective levels of challenge and support,” and staff morale is high with manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Some early readers rely heavily on sounding out every word, hindering fluency; the school must ensure pupils gain phonics knowledge to read with “greater fluency and confidence.”
- In some subjects, teachers’ assessment checks are not effective enough to identify prior knowledge, occasionally hindering how well learning is designed to help pupils “deepen their knowledge.”
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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