SchoolScoresParbold Douglas CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of PARBOLD DOUGLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, WN8 7HS
01257 462007 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Lancashire comparisons use the 239 of its 481 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 242 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 | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 239 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 239 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 239 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 64th highest of 141 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 224 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 239 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 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. Lancashire figures pool parents at the 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
31 pupils in this year group.
71% — 11 points above the Lancashire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 72 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
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 471st highest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 181st highest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 462nd highest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 331st highest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 481 state primary schools in Lancashire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 256th highest of 480 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 153rd highest of 480 state primary schools in Lancashire. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 320th highest of 422 state primary schools in 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
- Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newburgh CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dalton St Michael's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cobbs Brow School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mawdesley St Peter's CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodland Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parbold Douglas CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Parbold Douglas CofE Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Parbold Douglas CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Parbold Douglas CofE Academy?
100% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Parbold Douglas CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Parbold Douglas CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Parbold Douglas CofE Academy as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 137127.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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