St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston
Preston, PR3 0ZN · Lancashire · primary school
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254th 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 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 205. 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 national median in reading and maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud to live by the school’s values" and are "happy at school." Leaders have successfully redesigned the curriculum, resulting in most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieving well. The school is characterised as "calm and orderly," with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful" and keen to take on responsibilities such as being "Christian ambassadors."
- The curriculum is clearly defined, with opportunities for pupils to "revisit previous knowledge" and develop "subject-specific vocabulary."
- Teachers effectively use checks on understanding to "identify and address any gaps or misconceptions" before moving on.
- Pupils feel safe, with "rare incidents of bullying" dealt with well and a strong focus on mental health.
- Governors are "knowledgeable" and provide "effective support and challenge" to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that pupils who struggle to read receive timely help so they "catch up quickly" and develop fluency.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders should ensure teachers devise activities that enable pupils to "build up their knowledge securely over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders creating a "strong culture of keeping pupils safe" and staff being vigilant in reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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