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Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School

Wyre, FY7 6QNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#9,813
of 13,686 nationally

About Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School

Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School is a state primary in Wyre, Lancashire, that serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. With 267 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is not full, but the demand for places tells a more complex story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 22 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.05 applicants per spot. All 22 first-preference offers were taken up, suggesting strong local loyalty. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 70.4%, which is dramatically higher than the national average and signals that the school is a key anchor for families facing economic challenges. This intake profile shapes everything about the school, from its pastoral approach to how it allocates resources and support.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChaucer Road, Fleetwood, Wyre, FY7 6QN
HeadteacherClaire Murphy
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils267
Free School Meals (FSM)70.4%
School Capacity267 / 315 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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