Cawthorne's Endowed School

About Cawthorne's Endowed School

Cawthorne's Endowed School is a small Church of England primary in the Lancashire local authority, serving just 40 pupils from ages 3 to 11. It is one of 480 state primary schools in the county, and while it does not appear among the top three ranked peers in its area — those being Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, and St George's Church of England Primary School in Chorley — it holds a solid Ofsted Good rating from its most recent inspection in March 2024. This represents a change from its previous inspection in 2012, when the school was judged Outstanding overall, with both leadership and management also rated Outstanding. The current inspection found the school Good across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. With a capacity of 52, the school is not yet full, and its small size means it can offer a notably close-knit environment.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted report rated quality of education as Good, though specific Key Stage 2 SATs results are not available in the data. The Lancashire local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 60 per cent, which provides a useful benchmark for parents looking to compare outcomes. The school's early years provision is also rated Good, and with nursery provision on site, children can join from age three. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10 per cent, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school's Christian character is woven into its facilities, which include a chapel, and the curriculum is supported by a Forest School programme, a library, a sensory room, and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include swimming, dance, athletics, cricket, and cross country, while clubs range from book club and gardening to art club, choir, and science club.

For families considering this school, the admissions picture is competitive. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered just one place in total, with 15 applications received and only one first-preference offer made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 15 to 1. This suggests strong local demand despite the school's small size. The school's SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs, supported by the sensory room. With a headteacher, Patrick Corbett, leading a very small team, this is a school where individual attention is a practical reality rather than a marketing claim. It will particularly suit families who value a rural, faith-based primary with strong outdoor learning opportunities and a calm, well-resourced environment, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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