Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4HA · Lancashire · primary school
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389th 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 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided 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%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Multisports, Cricket, Football, Netball, and Judo clubs, alongside dance festivals and competitions. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
This is a welcoming school where staff provide a caring environment and pupils value positive relationships. While early years provision and behaviour are strong, the quality of education and personal development require improvement due to gaps in curriculum delivery and limited preparation for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Early years staff deliver an ambitious curriculum well, ensuring children leave ready for Year 1.
- Pupils behave well, are attentive, and benefit from effective attendance systems.
- Many pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with strong support for those with SEND.
- Staff are positive about workload support, and parents value the resources provided for home learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some foundation subjects lack the subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Gaps in pupils’ knowledge from previous curricula have not been identified or addressed, hindering new learning.
- Checks on curriculum delivery are ineffective, failing to identify inconsistencies that limit deep knowledge.
- The personal development programme is limited, leaving pupils with a restricted understanding of British values and cultures.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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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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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