The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 1.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr David Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 5AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPontville School
Special school · 619m away
Pontville School
Independent · 619m away
St Bede's Catholic High School
Secondary · 783m away
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Aughton Town Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Turning Point Academy
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ormskirk, L39 5AS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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