Crawford Village Primary School

About Crawford Village Primary School

Crawford Village Primary School is clearly a school that local families are keen to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 34 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.09, and 13 of those applications were first-preference choices. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents, and it’s worth noting that the school’s capacity is listed at 70 pupils, yet it currently has 83 on roll, meaning it is already over its official capacity. The school is led by headteacher Debra Eaton and is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It has no religious character and sits within the West Lancashire borough. With just 4.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is notably less disadvantaged than many schools nationally, which may be another factor driving its popularity.

Academically, Crawford Village Primary School is exceptional. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, it was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding marks for leadership and management and early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Outstanding. Its Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 are striking: 100 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lancashire local authority average of 60 per cent. The school also ranks first out of 48 primary schools in West Lancashire on the KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard metric, and 41st nationally out of 13,686 schools. At the higher standard, 80 per cent of pupils achieved above the expected level in reading, and 30 per cent did so in both maths and writing. Average scaled scores were 112 in reading and 108 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision is broad, with football, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, cross country, rounders and athletics on offer, and there are clubs for drama, film, choir and chess. For children with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its small size, high academic outcomes and strong local demand, this school will particularly suit families who place a premium on academic attainment and are comfortable with a very small, oversubscribed village primary. The nearest other Outstanding-rated school is Cobbs Brow School, 4.6 km away, so for many in the immediate area, Crawford Village is the standout choice.

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