SchoolScoresCop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9AE
01772 743131 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 36th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 39th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 6 points above the Lancashire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 99 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 88th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 108th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 70th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 100th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 36th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 85th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Whitefield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penwortham Middleforth CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penwortham Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsfold Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Howick Church Endowed Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's CofE School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbridge Independent School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham's Ofsted rating?
Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham?
82% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Cop Lane CofE Primary School, Penwortham as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119363.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.