The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Norton-Smith (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Anderton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Anderton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Anderton Primary School?
Anderton Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Anderton Primary School take?
Anderton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Anderton Primary School?
Anderton Primary School is in Adlington, PR6 9NN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Anderton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Anderton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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