Is Padiham Green Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 313th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Padiham Green Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Padiham Green Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Padiham Green Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Padiham Green Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Padiham Green Church of England Primary School

St Anne's Street, Padiham, BB12 7AX

Local ranking313th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 188
Boys: 86 (48%)
Girls: 93 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (85% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 46.8%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,970/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Black Other: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

94.7%

White British

1.1%

Mixed White & Black African

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01282776855

head@padihamgreen.lancs.sch.uk

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St Anne's Street

Padiham, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119366
UKPRN: 10073473
Establishment No.: 3021

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