Forton Primary School

About Forton Primary School

Forton Primary School is a state primary in Wyre, Lancashire, with 96 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs close to full but with a little headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.7%, which is higher than the national average for primary schools in England, suggesting a slightly above-average level of disadvantage in the intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 40 total applications for just 15 places, with 18 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 2.67 applications per place, and the school was officially oversubscribed, making 15 first-preference offers. The headteacher is Lorna Boase, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a factor for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, Forton performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lancashire average of 60%. That puts the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, ranked 6th out of 35 schools in Wyre and 284th out of 2,065 in the North West. Reading and writing both saw 85% of pupils hitting the expected standard, while maths was even stronger at 92%. At the higher standard, 8% achieved the top level across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, awarded a Good rating across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This was a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2018, which rated the school as Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, sports hall, outdoor playground, forest school, playing fields, ICT suite and even a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, gymnastics, athletics and rounders, while extracurricular clubs include Eco Club, Chess and Choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. Given its oversubscribed status and strong local ranking, Forton is a popular choice for families in the Wyre area who want a primary school with above-average outcomes and a clear improvement trajectory. The nursery provision and forest school may particularly appeal to parents looking for a broad early years experience within a single-site primary setting.

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