Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School
Ormskirk, L40 3SL · Lancashire · primary school
Check the area around this school
193rd 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 1,477 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 25.0% achieved it, 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 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as having a “strong sense of family and community” where pupils feel “happy and secure.” It highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that is “broad and balanced,” resulting in pupils achieving well across subjects. The school’s approach to personal development is deemed “exceptional,” fostering strong community connections and a secure understanding of British values.
Strengths
- Personal development is “at the front and centre of all that the school does,” with pupils developing a “secure knowledge of the fundamental British values.”
- The curriculum is designed with “clear” breakdowns of content in a “logical order,” helping staff deliver learning coherently.
- Staff teach the phonics programme with “fidelity,” ensuring most pupils become “fluent readers by the end of Year 1.”
- The school provides “high levels of love and care,” with an “abundance of opportunities” for pupils to pursue academic, creative, and sporting interests.
- Effective systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, making “appropriate adaptations” to support their learning.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum lacks clarity in some areas, with “not clearly defined” smaller steps of foundational knowledge.
- Strong links between the early years and key stage 1 are missing, hindering children from “building secure foundations for their future learning.”
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of L40 3SL, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT