Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Nelson, BB9 6NX · Lancashire · primary school
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33rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 1,990 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roughlee Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 50 pupils against a stated capacity of 52. 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 in moving from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Overview
Roughlee Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and describe it as a ‘friendly and welcoming family’. Leaders have created an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well. The school fosters a positive environment where staff have high expectations, and pupils behave very well, showing kindness and a willingness to help one another.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a carefully ordered curriculum that allows pupils to build on prior knowledge, with a sharp focus on reading and phonics from the early years.
- Staff effectively use assessment systems to identify misconceptions quickly and adapt teaching to revisit gaps in learning, ensuring pupils remember more of the curriculum.
- Pupils benefit from a strong programme of wider personal development, including whole-school trips, after-school activities, and opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities.
- There is a strong culture of safeguarding, with effective communication between staff, parents, and external agencies, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported.
- Attendance rates are high, with leaders working closely with families to remove barriers and ensure punctuality.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes do not choose the most appropriate activities to ensure pupils learn new topics in sufficient depth, which can hinder the progress of a minority of pupils.
- Leaders should ensure teachers maximise opportunities to provide activities that fully support pupils’ learning and development, particularly in the early years.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where leaders know pupils well and maintain close links with families and appropriate agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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