Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Preston, PR1 9DE · Lancashire · primary school
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78th 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,267 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join archery, kung-fu, golf, and skipping clubs, or play football, rugby, tennis, volleyball, cricket, rounders, gymnastics, and dance. Trips include Crosby Hall and Robinwood, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Overview
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a strong sense of community and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and conduct themselves respectfully, living up to teachers’ high expectations.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, with reading placed at its centre; staff teach phonics effectively and support pupils to become confident readers.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and present information clearly, particularly in reading and mathematics where they regularly check understanding.
- Staff are skilled in identifying the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they access all aspects of the curriculum through carefully planned support.
- Leaders provide opportunities for personal development, including roles of responsibility and visits that promote tolerance and diversity.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check regularly how well pupils understand and remember what they have been taught, preventing secure knowledge building.
- Pupils struggle to recall previous knowledge in subjects other than mathematics and reading because teachers do not provide enough opportunities to revisit prior learning.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not routinely checked how well curriculum changes are being implemented, meaning they are unclear about pupil achievement over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well-trained, record concerns swiftly, and maintain strong links with agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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