Anderton Primary School
Babylon Lane, Adlington, PR6 9NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Anderton Primary School is a primary school in Adlington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 219th of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2019, report published 31 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils speak about their school with great pride. They particularly value the warm welcome that all pupils receive at the school. Pupils develop confidence and resilience because of the high-quality opportunities that the school provides. For example, their teachers make effective use of the school allotment and other outdoor areas to enhance pupils' learning. Pupils learn to be polite and respectful. They move around the school courteously. Staff provide effective support for pupils to regulate their emotions and behaviour. This helps pupils to focus on their learning and enjoy school. Pupils relish opportunities to work alongside others. Many are enthusiastic members of the school parliament or curriculum ambassadors. Older pupils carry out leadership roles diligently, such as being a 'buddy' to children in the Reception Year. Other pupils enhance social times by acting as 'happiness heroes' or being a 'PAL' (playground leader). Pupils learn to appreciate people's differences. They learn how to listen to and consider differing points of view. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the care and support that staff provide. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic and personal development. It provides effective support so that most pupils experience success across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- At times, the school does not identify pupils' SEND as quickly or as accurately as it could. This delays the support that is provided to these pupils. Some pupils with SEND do not succeed as well as they could across the curriculum as a result. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about the strategies that will best support pupils with SEND to help them to achieve as well as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Anderton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Adlington Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Rivington Foundation Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Norton-Smith
- Phone
- 01257480551
- Address
- Babylon Lane, Adlington, PR6 9NN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119202
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.