The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 95
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Fiona Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9EL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Lancaster, LA2 9EL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Quernmore 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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