St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Accrington, BB5 2SW · Lancashire · primary school
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85th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.7/10 against 3,892 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Stonefold CofE 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 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, benefiting from "positive relationships with caring staff" that help them feel "happy and safe." The school delivers a "well-designed curriculum" with high expectations, ensuring most pupils are ready for the next stage of education by the end of Year 6.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a "broad and balanced curriculum" that is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff effectively support reading development, with most pupils becoming "fluent readers by the end of key stage 1" through a well-delivered phonics programme.
- Pupils behave well, showing they "understand the importance of respecting one another," which allows them to learn with "little interruption."
- Governors are "ambitious for all pupils" and "support and challenge leaders effectively," while also being considerate of staff workload.
- Pupils benefit from enrichment experiences, such as taking on responsibilities in the "worship group and school council," enhancing their personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ curricular thinking in a small number of subjects is "underdeveloped," meaning teachers are unsure of the essential knowledge pupils must learn and when.
- A small number of teachers have not received sufficient training on adapting curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND, meaning some do not get the "exact support that they need."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "well trained to keep pupils safe" and "vigilant to signs that pupils may be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 7% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 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.
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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