Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Christopher Lawson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 730th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lancaster Lane, Nr Wigan, West Lancashire, WN8 7HS |
| Headteacher | Christopher Lawson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
730th of 13,686
Nationally
97th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Lancaster Lane, Nr Wigan
West Lancashire, WN8 7HS
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