Little Hoole Primary School

About Little Hoole Primary School

Little Hoole Primary School sits comfortably above the Lancashire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 60%. That eight-point gap is a solid indicator that this school is delivering above the norm for its area. In the South Ribble district specifically, the school ranks 15th out of 35 primary schools, placing it in the top half locally. Nationally, it sits around the 35th percentile, which is respectable for a village primary. The school's Progress 8 scores aren't available, but the raw attainment data tells a clear story: pupils are leaving with stronger results than many of their peers across Lancashire.

Digging into the detail, reading and maths average scores both sit at 105 and 106 respectively, which is above the national benchmark of 100. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in maths is particularly strong at 87%, with reading at 84% and writing at 81%. Where the school falls short is at the higher standard — only 3% of pupils achieved greater depth in reading, writing and maths combined, and just 19% hit the higher bar in maths and reading individually. This suggests the school is effective at getting most children to a solid level, but may not be pushing as many into the top tier. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. That's a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2010, which rated the school as Requires Improvement.

With 191 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is not quite full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 54 applications for 24 places and making offers to all 23 first-preference families. That suggests strong local demand. Facilities include a music room, ICT suite, sensory room, sports hall and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school. The sports offering covers football, netball, cricket and tennis, while clubs range from coding and science to gardening and choir. SEND provision is well-documented, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for a solid, above-average academic foundation in a village setting, with good support for additional needs and a broad range of activities beyond the classroom.

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