Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Padiham, BB12 7AX · Lancashire · primary school
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414th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,469 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where safeguarding standards are met and early years provision is of an expected standard, with strong relationships and effective phonics teaching. However, achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum delivery, and leadership are all rated as needing attention due to inconsistencies in teaching, low expectations in some areas, and gaps in foundational skills.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Early years provision is strong, featuring an "ambitious, well-ordered curriculum" and "warm and nurturing" staff relationships.
- Inclusion has improved significantly, with leaders identifying needs quickly and using resources like "visual timetables" effectively.
- Personal development is coherent, with pupils engaging in meaningful roles and developing a "secure understanding of fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff design activities that meet pupils' needs to address "gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge," particularly in letter and number formation.
- Staff need consistent training to implement the new behaviour policy, as current behaviour is "mixed" and transitions are sometimes "boisterous."
- Leaders should build "community cohesion and trusting relationships" to ensure all pupils achieve well and feel a consistent sense of belonging.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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