The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
5% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 4.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sara Moreton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Withnell Fold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Withnell Fold Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Withnell Fold Primary School?
Withnell Fold Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Withnell Fold Primary School take?
Withnell Fold Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Withnell Fold Primary School?
Withnell Fold Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 8BA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Withnell Fold Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Withnell Fold Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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