Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 9EL · Lancashire · primary school
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220th 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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.
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Gardening Club, an after-school club, and sports including football, netball, dance, running, skipping, rugby, cricket, and tennis.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, described by pupils as feeling like ‘one big family’. The inspection confirms that pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported, with high expectations for achievement that most meet, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The school has designed a ‘thoughtful curriculum’ that carefully considers pupil needs and prepares them well for future education and life in modern Britain.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and explain new ideas clearly, helping pupils make ‘secure connections between new and previously learned concepts’.
- The ‘enchanting grounds’, including woodland and nature areas, inspire pupils to write, problem-solve, and develop confidence and leadership skills.
- Pupils with SEND are identified accurately and receive effective support, enabling them to participate fully in the same curriculum and opportunities as their peers.
- Staff value the support they receive for their well-being and workload, and governors share the school’s ambition for high-quality education.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment strategies precisely enough to identify specific gaps in pupils’ knowledge, hindering some from learning as well as they could.
- The early reading and phonics curriculum is not always delivered consistently well, which slows some pupils’ progress in becoming confident and fluent readers.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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