Northbrook Primary Academy
Leyland, PR25 2GB · Lancashire · primary school
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301st 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,870 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northbrook Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 285. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating?
What Ofsted said about Northbrook Primary Academy
Overview
Northbrook Primary Academy is described as a "caring school" where pupils feel welcome and value supportive relationships with staff. While behaviour is positive and personal development is strong, the report states that weaknesses in the previous curriculum have left some pupils with "gaps in their learning," particularly in reading and mathematics, preventing them from achieving as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and helpful," with behaviour that is "positive" and rarely interrupts learning.
- The school has a "clear process" to identify additional needs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support.
- Leaders are "considerate of the workload and well-being of staff," who value opportunities for professional development.
- There is a high priority on reading, with "exciting reading areas" that entice pupils to read for pleasure.
- Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents through clubs, such as the ecological team and choir, and engage in community work.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure pupils who find reading difficult receive adequate support, including books that "match the sounds that they know," to develop fluency.
- The school should address "gaps in their knowledge" caused by previous curriculum weaknesses so pupils can build securely on new learning.
- Pupils need greater opportunities to learn about different religions, cultures, and healthy diets, as their current knowledge of these concepts is "not sufficiently developed."
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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.
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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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