Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston, PR4 3WD · Lancashire · primary school
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437th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,594 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
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 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 during the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils are "proud to belong to this small school" where their well-being is central. Since the previous inspection, "pupils’ learning has been transformed" through a strengthened curriculum and raised expectations. The report highlights that most pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), in a calm and respectful environment.
Strengths
- Staff have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" with content broken into "small steps of learning" that are carefully ordered.
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s values, showing "empathy and respect" and considering each other’s needs.
- The school promotes a "love of reading well," with pupils enjoying daily stories and high-quality books.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, ensuring a "calm environment" where learning is rarely interrupted.
- Leaders have been "sensitive to staff workload" during a time of considerable change.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that the standard of support for pupils with SEND is "consistently high," as it occasionally does not match individual needs.
- The school should ensure that the new phonics programme is "delivered consistently well" across the early years and key stage 1, as some staff lack confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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