Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Preston, PR1 9YE · Lancashire · primary school
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285th 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 3,752 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Voices club and play netball. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Overview
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "welcoming and happy community" where pupils arrive with "real enthusiasm." Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" and a "vibrant culture of reading," ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "warm relationships" with staff and behave exceptionally well, allowing lessons to proceed without interruption.
- Staff are trained to teach phonics effectively, with children in the early years immersed in an environment "rich in vocabulary."
- Leaders have implemented "effective systems" to identify and support pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers a "well-considered offer to support pupils’ personal development," including enrichment activities and roles of responsibility.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders providing clear vision and support, while governors "support and challenge" to ensure pupil success.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of foundation subjects," leaders are still refining curriculum design, meaning some pupils struggle to make links to prior learning; explicit connections must be embedded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders promoting a strong culture where staff receive regular training and respond swiftly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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