Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Skelmersdale, WN8 8PW · Lancashire · primary school
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277th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 2,080 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Mini Wheelers, Forest School Education, swimming, art competitions, and creative workshops. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Overview
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school holds high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture where children embody the value of perseverance and achieve well across much of the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly sets out important knowledge from the two-year-old provision through to Year 6, with pupils with SEND benefiting from well-chosen resources.
- Effective phonics teaching helps pupils become fluent readers by Year 2, with teachers ensuring reading books closely match pupils’ phonics knowledge.
- Pupils display high standards of behaviour, working and playing well together in calm classrooms with little disruption.
- The school provides valuable opportunities for personal development, including clubs, community service, and learning about healthy relationships and online safety.
- Governors support and challenge the school effectively, while staff report positive measures regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a very small number of subjects, teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively, resulting in learning activities that do not enable pupils to build a deep body of knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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