Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Carnforth, LA6 1HH · Lancashire · primary school
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247th 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 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| 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.
Nether Kellet Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multiskills, Circus, Science, Lego, Cookery, Craft, Musical Theatre, and Nature Clubs. Sports include football, rounders, athletics, table tennis, cross country, fitness circuits, and swimming. Art and Yoga Clubs are available. Trips have included Manchester airport, Liverpool Maritime Museum, Stone-age Day in Windermere, Blue Planet Aquarium, Brockhole, and Wray Castle. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “immensely proud to attend this calm, happy school,” where they “behave impeccably” and demonstrate strong personal attributes. The school provides a “broad and engaging curriculum” with published results above the national average, though some subjects lack effective long-term knowledge retention strategies.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children making “significant and rapid gains” in development.
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional” behaviour and are “highly inclusive,” showing “genuine care and respect for each other.”
- The school “extensively broadens pupils’ experiences” through visits to cultural sites and a “vast array of extra-curricular activities.”
- Staff “swiftly identify, and effectively meet, the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- Attendance is high, with “low” persistent absence, supported by effective action to address barriers.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curricula do not effectively enable pupils to understand how new knowledge links to previous and future learning, causing difficulties in long-term retention.
- Assessment systems in some subjects focus on recent learning rather than checking how securely pupils remember key knowledge over time, hindering the evaluation of curriculum impact.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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