Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School
Bury, BL0 0NA · Lancashire · primary school
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107th 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 — 6.7/10 against 4,298 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 214. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is described as ‘welcoming’ with ‘courteous’ pupils who feel ‘safe and cared for’. However, inconsistencies in delivering the refreshed curriculum hinder achievement for some pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and value ‘positive relationships’ with staff, contributing to a ‘calm and harmonious’ atmosphere.
- The early years curriculum is ambitious and well-delivered, leaving Reception children ‘increasingly well prepared’ for key stage 1.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, and governors hold the school to account with an ‘accurate view’ of priorities.
- Attendance has improved as the school engages effectively with parents to address absence.
- Pupils participate in a wide range of activities, including competitive sports and opportunities to develop talents like singing.
Areas to improve
- Staff require better training and subject expertise to deliver the new curriculum consistently, ensuring pupils ‘know and remember more’.
- Support for pupils struggling with reading must be improved so they can ‘catch up quickly enough’ and access the full curriculum.
- Teaching for pupils with SEND needs better adaptation, and the PSHE curriculum must be taught consistently to ensure pupils understand healthy eating and societal differences.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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