Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School

About Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School

Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in 2023. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 42%. This figure is notably below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%, placing the school in the bottom half of primary schools within the borough of Burnley, where it ranks 22nd out of 28. The school’s national percentile for this measure is 89th, meaning it sits among the lower-performing schools in the country. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, with average scores of 105 and 103 respectively, while writing was a weaker point at 53% expected. Just 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects.

The Ofsted inspection in 2023 awarded Good ratings across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The report noted that the school has a clear understanding of its strengths and areas for development. With 125 pupils on roll against a capacity of 130, the school is almost full, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 39 applications for 16 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, but the reading and maths average scores suggest solid foundations in core subjects. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24%, which is above the national average, indicating a significant level of disadvantage. The school’s ranking within the wider North West region places it in the 87th percentile, reflecting the competitive local landscape.

Hapton Primary offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, gymnasium, sensory room, ICT suite, music rooms, dining hall and a chapel, alongside clubs such as science, drama, eco and film club. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, cricket, tennis, rounders and netball. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. As a Church of England/Methodist school, it has a religious character that may appeal to families seeking a faith-based environment. Given its oversubscription and strong local demand, this is a school that suits families who prioritise a Good-rated, community-focused primary with a clear Christian ethos, but who are also aware that its academic outcomes in combined measures are below the local average.

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