Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 8JY · Lancashire · primary school
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347th 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 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include Gardening Club, sailing, caving, swimming, judo, and Ceiledh. Trips visit Edinburgh, Brathay, and attend the Pantomime and The Big Sing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 16 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 close the gap with the national median in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How are the various clubs and trips organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and relaxed," forming "trusting bonds" with staff and behaving well. However, the report states that in some subjects, "expectations of what pupils should achieve are not high enough," leading to inconsistent outcomes. Consequently, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement," driven by weaknesses in curriculum design and leadership oversight.
Strengths
- The school "fosters a love of reading," with most pupils in early years gaining a "secure knowledge of phonics."
- Pupils behave well, are "courteous," and engage positively in "leadership responsibilities" and community projects.
- Staff receive effective training for phonics, and pupils who struggle are supported to "catch up quickly."
- The school is "considerate of staff’s workload and well-being," ensuring new initiatives do not cause undue pressure.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers are clear about "essential knowledge" in several subjects and the early years, as current planning hinders effective learning design.
- Subject leadership is "underdeveloped" in some areas; the school must provide better support and guidance so teachers can deliver curriculums effectively.
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not "consistently well" implemented, requiring improvement to ensure full access.
- The governing body lacks sufficient understanding of education quality and must "hold the school to account" more effectively.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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