Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Kiln Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PW |
| Phone | 01695723878 |
| Reference Number | 119406 |
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School has successfully maintained the quality of education identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating an effective approach to nurturing pupils' academic and personal development. The school promotes a strong culture of perseverance and cooperation among students, which contributes to a positive school atmosphere. Many pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive within an ambitious curriculum while benefiting from various extracurricular activities that promote community engagement and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 242 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.17%
Girls: 50.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 5 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong perseverance and work ethic.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective systems are in place for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
- Teachers receive high-quality training to enhance lesson delivery.
- The school successfully promotes fluent reading among pupils by Year 2.
- Behaviour in classrooms is excellent, with minimal disruption to learning.
- The school fosters pupils' personal development and understanding of community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack sufficient teacher knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Certain learning activities do not enable pupils to learn and remember essential knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Crow Orchard Primary School
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG |
0.25 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
0.31 miles |
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Kingsbury Primary Special School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.33 miles |
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Brookfield Park Primary School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.37 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
0.52 miles |
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Cobbs Brow School
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU |
0.77 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
1.08 miles |
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Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
1.19 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
1.23 miles |
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN |
1.29 miles |
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Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF |
1.36 miles |
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Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
1.46 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
1.53 miles |
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Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA |
1.57 miles |
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
1.72 miles |
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Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
1.72 miles |
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA |
1.97 miles |
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Holland Moor Primary School
Cornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG |
1.98 miles |
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Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HL |
2.13 miles |
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Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EH |
2.38 miles |
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West Lancashire Community High School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.44 miles |
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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN |
0.66 miles |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
0.76 miles |
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Maharishi Free School
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1.37 miles |
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Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
2.08 miles |
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Rainford High School
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3.05 miles |
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Ormskirk School
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AT |
3.09 miles |
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A.R.T.S. Education
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3.12 miles |
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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
3.5 miles |
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Turning Point Academy
Hants Lane,, Ormskirk, West Lancashire,, L39 1PX |
3.91 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
3.95 miles |
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Burscough Priory Academy
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ |
3.99 miles |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
4 miles |
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Pontville School
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4.1 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic High School
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4.16 miles |
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Winstanley College
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4.26 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
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4.44 miles |
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Shevington High School
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4.95 miles |