Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy
Preston, PR4 1AH · Lancashire · primary school
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392nd 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 — 0.0/10 against 969 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 15.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 15.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, swimming, outdoor adventurous activity, invasion games, net and wall games, and striking and fielding games, with trips to the Science and Industry Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 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 school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current attainment levels and national expectations? What specific strategies are in place to improve progress in reading, writing, and maths? How does the curriculum ensure that all pupils, regardless of background, have access to the full range of sporting and cultural activities?
What Ofsted said about Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "happy and safe" and enjoy their lessons within a "welcoming" environment. Leaders have designed an "ambitious and interesting curriculum" that supports high expectations, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and behave respectfully. The inspection highlights strong teaching practices, particularly in reading, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and "carefully check that pupils have understood and remembered earlier content."
- Reading is a priority, with "well-trained staff" delivering phonics effectively so that "most pupils are fluent readers by the time they enter key stage 2."
- Staff are "equipped well to accurately identify the needs" of pupils with SEND and make appropriate adaptations.
- Pupils "embrace diversity," take on responsibilities such as school councillors, and contribute to charity fundraising.
- Leaders are "considerate of the workload and well-being of staff," who feel "valued and appreciated."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not finalised key concepts, meaning "some pupils struggle to remember useful prior learning from previous years."
- Some pupils "do not attend school as regularly as they should," which has a "negative impact on their progress through the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving appropriate training and remaining "vigilant to the signs that pupils may be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 15% |
| 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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