Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk, L40 2QT · Lancashire · primary school
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19th 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 1,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 62% | 6.14 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Science Club, Math Club, iRock, School Council, and Forest School. Sports include cricket, dodgeball, football, and gymnastics, alongside dance and outdoor adventurous activities. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children? How does the after-school club operate on days with outdoor activities?
What Ofsted said about Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Mawdesley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School “love coming to school” and feel “happy and safe” within a community that encourages them to “believe, achieve and shine.” The inspection found that the school delivers a “broad and balanced” curriculum with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are “polite and respectful” and make strong progress in core subjects like English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “kindness and friendship” towards one another, with older pupils supporting younger ones in a calm and purposeful environment.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme “well,” ensuring most pupils become “confident, fluent readers” who develop a genuine “love of books.”
- The curriculum promotes “equality and diversity well,” helping pupils develop a “deep appreciation for fundamental British values.”
- Adults in the early years use “skilful interactions” to strongly support children’s language and social development.
- Governors and staff work effectively together, with staff appreciating the school’s consideration of their “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Staff must identify and address “gaps in their previous learning” in a small number of foundation subjects to ensure pupils have “secure foundations” for new knowledge.
- The school needs to ensure that the additional needs of some pupils with SEND are “identified precisely enough” so that targets closely match their requirements and support is effective.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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