SchoolScoresWarton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Lytham Road, Warton, Preston, PR4 1AH
01772 632364 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 April 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 | 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
15% — 45 points below the Lancashire average, and 47 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 23% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 96 | 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 6th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 70th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 124th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 124th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 114th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 122nd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 102nd highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 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
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freckleton CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Strike Lane Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkham and Wesham Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkham St Michael's CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lytham CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Medlar-with-Wesham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2023.
How did Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 15% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 47 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Warton St Paul's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 148158.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.