St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
, BB4 4EZ · Lancashire · primary school
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39th 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,836 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 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 who are working towards the expected standard? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Overview
St Veronica’s Roman Catholic Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. Pupils are described as ‘happy and proud’ to belong to this ‘welcoming school’, where they demonstrate ‘considerate and kind’ behaviour and a ‘secure understanding of diversity’. The curriculum is ‘well organised and ambitious’, ensuring pupils are ‘well prepared for the demands of secondary school’, with particular strength in reading and support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well organised and ambitious’, helping pupils build a ‘rich body of knowledge’ across most subjects.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff effectively delivering phonics so that ‘most pupils become fluent and accurate readers by the end of Year 6’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘swiftly and accurately identified’ and ‘achieve well’ due to appropriate support.
- Behaviour is ‘strong’, with pupils demonstrating ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ and contributing to a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’.
- Governors ‘provide effective support’ and place a ‘high priority on staff’s well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Clarify the essential knowledge and sequence of learning in a ‘small number of subjects’ to prevent pupils from developing ‘misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge’.
- Improve arrangements for checking the quality of education to ensure the school can ‘evaluate the impact of the curriculum more effectively’.
- Ensure pupils develop a ‘secure understanding and appreciation of a wide range of cultures’ to better prepare them for life in a ‘modern and diverse society’.
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 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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