The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr James Eccleston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ribble Autism School
Independent · 842m away
Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
Special school · 1.1km away
Applebee Wood School
Academy · 1.1km away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kingsfold Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lever House Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School take?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is in Leyland, PR26 6PR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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