Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8LN · Lancashire · primary school
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101st 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 2,075 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, football, and a range of musical activities including singing, brass, musical theatre, instrumental lessons, and vocal ensembles. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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.
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What Ofsted said about Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and flourishing, benefiting from a high-quality education with "exemplary" behaviour and attitudes. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive effective support to access the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "polite and mature attitudes" and take pride in leadership roles that contribute to a "calm and purposeful atmosphere".
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with children quickly gaining "secure knowledge of phonics" and reading with "fluency and accuracy" by the end of key stage 1.
- Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Year 6 was "exceptionally high" in 2023.
- The school provides a "remarkable number of opportunities" for wider development, helping pupils grow in "self-confidence and resilience".
- Governors provide "effective challenge and support," ensuring staff workload is not compromised during improvement planning.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers must provide more opportunities for pupils to "use and apply their learning" in their work to deepen knowledge over time.
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 | 94% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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.
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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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