St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Great Harwood, BB6 7JQ · Lancashire · primary school
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379th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,220 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current performance gaps?
What Ofsted said about St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Overview
St Wulstan’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “vibrant and nurturing place to learn” where pupils are proud and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are supported to succeed. The school benefits from effective governance and a curriculum that is “suitably ambitious” and logically sequenced.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed with a “logical order,” helping teachers select activities that deepen pupils’ knowledge over time.
- Staff deliver phonics and early reading “consistently well,” with struggling readers receiving appropriate support to “catch up rapidly.”
- Pupils are “kind to each other” and enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, such as sports, clubs, and community events.
- Leaders have implemented “effective systems” to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering workload and well-being when making decisions.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not sufficiently identify and address pupils’ misconceptions, preventing secure building on earlier learning.
- Leaders have not ensured that some pupils have sufficient awareness of cultures different to their own.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and follow reporting procedures diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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