Trawden Forest Primary School
Colne, BB8 8RN · Lancashire · primary school
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134th 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 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trawden Forest Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in snooker, drawing, collage, pompom making, and arts and crafts. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Trawden Forest Primary School
Overview
Trawden Forest Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive happy and ready to learn. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave well, achieve across the curriculum, and feel safe within a supportive community.
Strengths
- Leaders have prioritised reading, introducing a suitable phonics programme that ensures most pupils are reading fluently by key stage 2.
- The curriculum is described as "well organised and ambitious," with staff using strong subject knowledge to skilfully check for misconceptions.
- Pupils enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, such as being librarians or eco warriors, which demonstrates "democracy in action."
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, identifying needs early and using pertinent strategies.
- Governors and leaders have an accurate view of education quality, and staff feel proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the most important key knowledge is not clear enough for teachers, hindering pupils from building securely on prior learning. Leaders should define clearly what pupils should know in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and teaching pupils how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
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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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