Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School

About Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School

Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School lands exactly on the Lancashire local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with both sitting at 60%. That places the school in a crowded middle ground rather than standing out from the pack. Its ranking within Wyre, the borough it belongs to, is 27th out of 35 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half locally. Nationally, it sits around the 56th percentile, meaning a slight majority of schools across England perform better on this headline measure. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That's a step down from its previous inspection in 2007, when it was judged Outstanding overall, though that was under a different inspection framework. For parents weighing up options, the data suggests a solid but unremarkable school that mirrors the typical Lancashire primary in its core academic outcomes.

Digging into the individual subject scores at Key Stage 2, the picture becomes more nuanced. Maths is the strongest area: 77% of pupils met the expected standard, and 31% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Reading saw 80% meet expectations, but only 20% hit the higher mark, and the average score was 104. Writing lagged behind, with 74% at the expected level and no pupils reaching the higher standard. The school's overall ranking score of 60, based on the combined expected standard metric, places it in the bottom 50 nationally. Compared with the local authority average of 60, the school is exactly in line, but its individual subject results show a clear strength in maths relative to reading and writing. The Ofsted report from 2022 noted Good ratings for early years provision and all other categories, with no outstanding elements. For context, 31 out of 480 Lancashire primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating, and the nearest one, Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School, is just 1.2 kilometres away.

The school is heavily oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 96 applications for 27 places, a ratio of 3.56 applicants per place. Only 24 first-preference offers were made, so securing a spot is competitive. St Chad's is a Church of England school, which may influence admissions criteria for some families. Facilities include a Forest School, sensory room, art studios, and a chapel, alongside an outdoor playground and library. Sports provision covers football, cross country, athletics and tennis, with clubs such as gardening, film club and chess. The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 237 pupils against a capacity of 245, the school is nearly full, and 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is a school that suits families who prioritise a strong maths curriculum, value a Church of England ethos, and are prepared for a competitive admissions process in the Wyre area.

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