Best 3 Primary schools in Lancashire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (Primary) in Rossendale; Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School (Primary) in Chorley; Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (Primary) in Wigan — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden, Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School and Orrell Newfold Community Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Rossendale, Lancashire, Chorley, Lancashire and Wigan, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; across local authorities including Lancashire and Wigan.

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Attribute	St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden BB4 5NP	Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School PR7 6BA	Orrell Newfold Community Primary School WN5 7BD
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5NP	Chorley Lancashire PR7 6BA	Wigan Lancashire WN5 7BD
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Sep 2024	1 16 Jul 2024	1 11 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	140	420	409
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Wigan (359)
Website	www.st-marys-haslingden.lancs.sch.uk	www.primrosehillschool.org.uk	www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone	01706214747	01257276688	01942207134
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

BB4 5NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 5NP
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-marys-haslingden.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01706214747

Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School

PR7 6BA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 6BA
Ofsted: 1 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.primrosehillschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01257276688

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

WN5 7BD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Wigan
Lancashire
WN5 7BD
Ofsted: 1 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wigan (359)
Website: www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942207134

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.