Rufford CofE School
Ormskirk, L40 1SN · Lancashire · primary school
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64th 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 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rufford CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rufford CofE School
Overview
Rufford C of E School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and describe it as an ‘extended family’. The school provides a calm, purposeful environment with strong relationships between staff and pupils, supporting high levels of achievement and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and well mannered’, speaking ‘confidently and articulately’ with positive attitudes towards learning.
- The school has implemented an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff trained to deliver phonics successfully and older pupils developing ‘effective reading habits’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘wide range of trips and clubs’ and take pride in responsibilities such as serving as school councillors or members of the eco-council.
- Staff are supported to fulfil their roles effectively, with the school easing time pressures through greater clarity in assessment expectations.
Areas to improve
- The school should ‘sharpen its monitoring of the delivery and impact of the curriculum’ in a few subjects to swiftly address variabilities in how teachers help pupils deepen their knowledge.
- The school should ensure pupils are ‘fully prepared for life in modern Britain’ by developing opportunities to secure knowledge about equality and diversity, as pupils currently lack confidence in these areas.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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