St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Blackburn, BB6 7SN · Lancashire · primary school
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334th 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cooking Club and Mad Science, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend this “happy and caring school” where they routinely act out values such as “forgiveness, friendship and respectfulness.” The school provides a “broad and knowledge-rich curriculum” that is ambitious for all pupils, with staff maintaining high expectations for achievement. Leaders and governors provide appropriate support and challenge, ensuring resources are used effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show positive attitudes to learning, and enjoy “positive relationships with staff” that help them feel safe.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start” through a well-designed curriculum that supports the development of knowledge and communication skills.
- The school is “ambitious for all pupils to develop a love of reading,” with staff delivering phonics sessions with expertise and an extensive library offering diverse books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are accurately identified and access the curriculum alongside peers, achieving well with effective support.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of after-school clubs and activities suitable for all abilities, contributing positively to the school community.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure learning activities are matched accurately to the identified curriculum knowledge so pupils learn in “sufficient depth.”
- Staff should use appropriate assessment strategies to identify gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge more quickly, preventing them from moving on before they are ready.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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