Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
PRESTON, PR1 5SN · Lancashire · primary school
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384th 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,681 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join lunchtime sporting activities and the Spirited Art club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders place pupil needs at the heart of decision-making, fostering a caring environment where pupils feel they belong. While attendance, behaviour, and inclusion meet the expected standard, attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics remains below the national average, leaving older pupils with knowledge gaps.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "broad and well-considered curriculum" with clear end points, ensuring pupils build knowledge over time.
- Pupils behave well, displaying "positive attitudes to their work" and benefiting from structured routines and swift handling of negative behaviour.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Leaders work closely with families to address attendance issues, resulting in regular attendance for most pupils, including those with SEND.
- The school offers a "well-thought-out personal development and wellbeing programme," including outdoor learning and online safety education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff teach the new writing curriculum consistently so pupils achieve expected standards by the end of Year 6.
- Historic gaps in knowledge in mathematics and writing need to be secured to improve attainment for older pupils.
- Teachers should provide necessary resources to help pupils tackle new concepts in mathematics successfully.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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