Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JB · Lancashire · primary school
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213rd 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 — 4.2/10 against 3,623 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Overview
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive with "positive attitudes to learning" and feel "happy and safe." Leaders have devised an "ambitious curriculum" that is delivered in a logical order, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, gain the knowledge and skills necessary for high school.
Strengths
- Pupils respond to "high expectations" regarding behaviour, resulting in a "calm and orderly" environment where learning is rarely disrupted.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with teachers possessing "secure subject knowledge" and using assessment information effectively to track progress.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers and "achieve well," supported by well-trained staff.
- Leaders promote reading effectively, with most pupils developing "reading fluency and confidence" through a logical phonics curriculum.
- Staff appreciate leadership support for their well-being and workload, while governors "successfully challenge leaders" to improve education quality.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that books taken home by children in the early years and key stage 1 "match the sounds that they are learning" to prevent hampering reading confidence and accuracy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "well-established culture" where staff receive regular training and concerns are followed up in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 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
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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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