Withnell Fold Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
89
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

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  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/05/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
64%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

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Withnell Fold
Withnell
Chorley
PR6 8BA
01254830437

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have ensured that the school continues to be a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. You and the staff celebrate pupils’ learning well in the many colourful displays of their work around the school. You make sure that pupils have every opportunity to make the most of the small outdoor space available to them. Since the previous inspection, the proportion of children who leave the early years with a good level of development has remained in line with other children nationally. Small numbers of pupils in each year group make comparisons of assessment data unreliable; however, it is clear to see that outcomes for pupils in key stage 1 continue to improve each year. For the previous two years, pupils have achieved well in the Year 1 national phonics screening check. Pupils typically leave Year 6 having made as much progress as other pupils nationally. Attendance remains much higher than the national average. Your evaluation of the school’s effectiveness is detailed and honest. You have identified many of the school’s strengths and where further improvements are needed. The school development plan builds upon actions that have been accurately identified. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. Those with whom I spoke and those who responded to the Ofsted surveys, were happy that their children were safe and well looked after while in school. They appreciate the efforts that staff go to in providing support for their children. Parents also praised the school for how well pupils are prepared for their move to high school. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They conduct themselves well in lessons and while moving around school. Pupils said that they enjoyed school. Those with whom I spoke were keen to state that bullying and name-calling were very rare. They stated that their teachers were fair. Pupils have a good understanding of how to stay safe while using the internet. They know not to share personal information and that they need to speak to a trusted adult if they encounter something that worries them while online. Governors know the school well. They are aware of the strengths and where further improvements are needed. Governors monitor well the impact of the additional funding for disadvantaged pupils. To help them better understand and develop their roles the governors visit the school regularly and work closely with class teachers. Their visits are closely aligned to the school development priorities. They challenge each other well and hold senior leaders to account. However, governors have not ensured that the school’s website is kept up to date. Prior to the inspection, several aspects of the school’s website were available in school but not published in line with Department for Education requirements. At the time of the previous inspection, you were asked to ensure that teachers set higher expectations of what pupils could achieve by challenging them to make the best possible progress. Since the previous inspection, all teachers are new to their roles. You have created the role of deputy headteacher. In this role, the newly appointed deputy headteacher has worked with you to further develop the roles of teachers as subject leaders. Together as a staff, you now carefully check on the quality of teaching and the work in pupils’ books to ensure that expectations are high, and pupils are sufficiently challenged. From looking at assessment information, samples of pupils’ books and observing teaching, learning and assessment, I could see that pupils are challenged well across the curriculum. In English and mathematics, work is appropriate to the needs of pupils. Across the wider curriculum, teachers challenge pupils well. In geography, teachers ensure that pupils in mixedage classes have work which tests their mapping skills with increasing levels of complexity. Work in science is well planned to develop the application of pupils’ mathematical skills. Safeguarding is effective. Together with the deputy headteacher, who is the designated safeguarding lead, you have ensured that safeguarding is given the highest priority. You have ensured that staff have received recent training in basic awareness of safeguarding. Staff have also received training in the ‘Prevent’ duty to enable them to spot signs of potential radicalisation. You and two members of the governing body are trained in safer recruitment. You have also received enhanced training in the ‘Prevent’ duty and awareness of female genital mutilation. All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.

Withnell Fold Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>43} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>75, "no"=>25} UNLOCK Figures based on 28 responses up to 08-05-2019

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