Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Nr Carnforth, LA5 9QU · Lancashire · primary school
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252nd 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 — 3.4/10 against 3,495 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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 activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Overview
Warton Archbishop Hutton’s VC Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and feel happy due to staff who know them well. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with older pupils acting as positive role models and all students contributing actively to local initiatives. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education, demonstrating high expectations for their own success and a secure understanding of respecting differences.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "creative and ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils "build and connect knowledge across a broad range of subjects."
- Staff use assessment systems effectively to identify gaps in knowledge, ensuring pupils "achieve well" and teachers secure understanding across most subjects.
- Personal development is a strength, with a "charter of experiences" ensuring pupils benefit from encounters that enhance their understanding of citizenship and the natural world.
- Pupils are "confident and articulate," behave well, and treat each other with respect, supported by high expectations and regular rewards.
- Effective subject leadership ensures high-quality teaching and supports staff to "balance their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are equipped to identify the additional needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in a timely manner, as current delays hinder progress.
- Staff require support to deliver the phonics programme "consistently well," as inconsistent delivery currently hinders some pupils from becoming fluent and confident readers quickly.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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