SchoolScoresTrinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Methodist
Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HJ
01772 600379 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 March 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Leyland comparisons use the 8 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 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 | Leyland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leyland. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leyland. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 99% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leyland. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leyland. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leyland. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 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. Leyland figures pool parents at the Leyland 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
32 pupils in this year group.
78% — 18 points above the Lancashire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
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/Methodist 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 15th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Leyland. 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
- Bretherton Endowed CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eccleston Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eccleston St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mawdesley St Peter's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leyland St James CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rufford CofE School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seven Stars Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moss Side Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?
98% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications 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 131309.
- 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.