The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Ian Ashmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 594m away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Penwortham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingsfold Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Penwortham Priory Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham's Ofsted rating?
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham?
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham take?
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham?
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham is in Preston, PR1 9AE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham have a sixth form?
No, Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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