Sabden Primary School
Sabden, BB7 9DZ · Lancashire · primary school
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321st 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sabden 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, the school’s figure was 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Animal Olympics, Crazy Golf, Gymnastics Event, and Santa Dash 2025. Trips include the Chill Factore and Outdoor Elements experiences, plus a Year 6 London residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for the 17.0% who achieve the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Sabden Primary School
Overview
Sabden Primary School is a small setting where leaders have "stabilised the school following a period of organisational change." The report highlights a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where pupils feel "valued and well cared for." While attendance and behaviour are strong, the inspection notes that "teaching quality is inconsistent" and pupils’ progress, particularly in mathematics, remains variable.
Strengths
- Attendance is "high and compares very favourably with national figures," with effective systems to address absence from the first day.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils described as "polite, confident and settled," and bullying reported as rare.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils engaging in community projects and demonstrating "respect, tolerance and fairness."
- Early years provision offers "warm, trusting relationships" and a curriculum emphasising communication and language.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure checks identify gaps and misconceptions so that "errors do not persist" in written work.
- The curriculum must be "implemented consistently well" to help pupils connect new learning with prior knowledge.
- Staff need further development in "adaptive teaching" to better meet individual pupil needs, particularly for those with special educational needs.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils "are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 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
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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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