West Street Community Primary School
Colne, BB8 0HW · Lancashire · primary school
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332nd 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,059 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Street Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Colne Junior Council, alongside Bikeability and Balanceability sessions. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about West Street Community Primary School
Overview
West Street Community Primary School is described as a “calm and welcoming place” where pupils behave well and form “firm friendships.” However, the report states that the school’s high ambitions for achievement are “only partially met,” with variable attainment in reading and mathematics leaving some pupils “not as well prepared for their next stages of education as they should be.”
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well, providing effective support to help them become “independent and resilient.”
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes” and respond well to leadership opportunities, such as community projects.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well-organised,” with reading at its heart and a wealth of high-quality literature.
- The school offers a wide range of activities that broaden pupils’ knowledge and develop their physical and mental well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must sharpen its focus on accurately identifying and addressing key improvement priorities, including attendance and SEND needs, by analysing information more effectively.
- Teachers must ensure pupils have secured necessary prior knowledge, particularly in reading and mathematics, to close gaps and misconceptions.
- Early years provision requires improvement, specifically ensuring children consistently practise and embed learning, such as correctly forming letters and numbers.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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