Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 8RA · Lancashire · primary school
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237th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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) 2023/24 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hockey and swimming, and visit sites including the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern Art Gallery Manchester, and the Quaker Tapestry Liverpool.
Getting in
The published school roll is 28 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing a small cohort?
What Ofsted said about Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is confirmed as a ‘good school’ following an ungraded inspection. The report describes it as a ‘happy place’ where pupils feel welcome and conduct is ‘first rate’, creating an ‘oasis of calm’ for learning.
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with early years pupils building ‘secure knowledge of phonics’ and older pupils becoming ‘keen and able readers’.
- The school has developed an ‘ambitious and effective curriculum’ that is ‘carefully structured’ to suit mixed-age classes.
- Staff ‘know pupils well’, quickly identifying misconceptions and providing appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school focuses strongly on improving attendance, resulting in a ‘positive impact’ for pupils with previously low attendance.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘wealth of experiences’ beyond the academic curriculum, including visits to Parliament and residential trips.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ writing in some subjects are ‘not as high as in others’, meaning pupils do not always have enough opportunity to ‘practise and strengthen key writing skills’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
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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