The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 2.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Whitfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chorley Road, Chorley Road Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School?
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School take?
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School?
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School is in Ormskirk, L40 3SL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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