Moor Nook Community Primary School
Preston, PR2 6EE · Lancashire · primary school
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297th 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 — 4.0/10 against 592 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 26.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moor Nook Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, basketball, tennis, and gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the curriculum balance academic progress with the physical activities offered?
What Ofsted said about Moor Nook Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, respected, and happy, benefiting from a "well-designed curriculum" and high staff expectations. Leaders have established a "broad and balanced curriculum" that prepares children well for their next educational stage, with most pupils achieving well and becoming "fluent and confident readers" by the end of key stage 1.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, treating others with "thought and consideration" and displaying good manners.
- Staff possess the "subject expertise knowledge" needed to present information clearly in most subjects.
- The phonics programme is "well-delivered," with staff ably supporting children to learn sounds and catch up if needed.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "timely support" and follow the same curriculum as classmates.
- Governors "support and challenge leaders" on education quality while being considerate of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified all the "important knowledge" pupils should learn, and some teachers are unclear on what to teach or how to check retention.
- This lack of clarity hinders some pupils’ achievement, as they do not build knowledge "as securely" in these subjects as in others.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training and following clear procedures to report concerns and protect pupils from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| 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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