Lever House Primary School
Leyland, PR25 4YR · Lancashire · primary school
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127th 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Lever House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Mad Science, A Star Sports, Eco Club, and SATs Booster, alongside KS1 and KS2 multi-sports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection? How are the multi-sports sessions structured for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Lever House Primary School
Overview
Lever House Primary School is described as a ‘happy place to learn in’, where pupils are ‘proud to attend’ and benefit from ‘positive, nurturing relationships’. The inspection found that leaders have established a ‘broad curriculum’ that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, resulting in strong academic achievement and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘eager and inquisitive learners’ who thrive in a ‘calm and focused learning environment’ with ‘very rare’ low-level disruption.
- Leaders maintain a ‘relentless focus on teaching pupils to read’, ensuring most children learn to read quickly through effective phonics routines and support.
- Staff demonstrate ‘strong subject knowledge’ and use assessment strategies well to check recall and identify pupils needing additional guidance.
- The school prioritises personal development, encouraging pupils to become ‘resilient and responsible citizens’ through activities like charity work and outdoor learning.
- Governors provide an ‘appropriate balance of support and challenge’, and staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘finalise their curriculum thinking’ in one or two subjects where teachers are currently less clear about what knowledge pupils should learn and when.
- This lack of clarity has led to ‘small gaps in their understanding’ for some pupils when learning new content in these specific areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with robust systems in place for reporting concerns and regular staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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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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