Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Chorley, PR7 7HZ · Lancashire · primary school
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140th 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The school outperformed the national median of 7% for the higher standard, with 16.0% achieving it. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. 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.
Getting in
The published school roll is 559 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and safe” and enjoy a “real sense of community.” Leaders maintain “high expectations” for achievement, resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and “exceedingly high” attendance rates. The curriculum is generally well-designed, with particular success in mathematics and reading, though some subjects require further refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, with disruptions to learning being “extremely rare.”
- Leaders place reading at the “heart of the school’s curriculum,” ensuring pupils develop a “love of reading.”
- Staff provide high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting delivery to ensure they “achieve all that they should.”
- Pupils benefit from an “exceptional range of enrichment activities,” including clubs and mindfulness sessions, which foster physical and mental health.
- The early years curriculum is “well designed,” helping children settle quickly and learn routines effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a “minority of subjects,” leaders have not identified the “essential knowledge” pupils must learn in sufficient depth.
- This lack of clarity prevents some pupils from remembering or applying their learning, meaning a few do not “achieve all that they could.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving constant training and remaining “vigilant to spot any concerns or worries” about pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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