Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
CHORLEY, PR6 7PS · Lancashire · primary school
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24th 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 the 1,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 242. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, finding their learning “interesting and fun” within a “nurturing and welcoming community.” The report highlights a “well-embedded and ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for secondary education, supported by strong relationships and high aspirations for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum has a “clear and logical order,” helping pupils develop a “secure body of useful knowledge.”
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils showing “impressive maturity” and resilience.
- Reading is a high priority; most pupils become “competent readers by the end of Year 6” through effective phonics support.
- Pupils take on leadership roles with “diligence and enthusiasm,” contributing to a “calm and well-ordered atmosphere.”
- Staff provide “ample support” for early reading, ensuring pupils quickly become “fluent and accurate readers.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently use information about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, leading to unnecessary repetition of learning.
- The school must ensure teachers “meet the differing needs of pupils with SEND consistently well” to address misconceptions and support achievement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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