Rishton Methodist Primary School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Voluntary controlled school
George Street, Blackburn, BB1 4JF 01254887223 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils157
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)79%
FSM43.3%
RegionLancashire
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
79%
KS2 combined results are at or above the national average (60%).
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
79% +19pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
89% +16pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
82% +11pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
89% +16pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
86% +16pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
79% -2pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading89%32%106
Writing82%7%
Maths89%32%106
Grammar / Spelling86%21%105
Science79%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 06/05/2015
Good
Grade 2
06/05/2015
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
164 pupils / 210 capacity
164
Pupils on Roll
210
Capacity
78%
% Filled
46
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
43.3
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
4.5
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
24.8
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
3
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2571%57%79%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.