Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Goosnargh Lane Goosnargh Preston Lancashire PR3 2BN |
| Phone | 01772865396 |
| Reference Number | 119564 |
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, with pupils showing pride and enthusiasm in their learning. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, allowing students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive academically and socially. Engagement in extracurricular activities is encouraged, helping to develop well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to their community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.51%
Girls: 50.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 4 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive school environment.
- An ambitious curriculum that effectively builds knowledge over time.
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong early years provision that prepares children well for key stage 1.
- Pupils are motivated and demonstrate positive behaviour in school.
- Engagement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional delays in addressing gaps and misconceptions in pupils' learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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