Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Ashmore, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2154th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 35 in South Ribble.
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 25 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cop Lane, Preston, South Ribble, PR1 9AE |
| Headteacher | Ian Ashmore |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2154th of 13,686
Nationally
288th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
102
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cop Lane, Preston
South Ribble, PR1 9AE
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