Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 12th of 24 primary schools in Lancaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2019, report published 29 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2024
The school's motto of being 'rooted and grounded in love' describes this school well. Pupils told inspectors that attending the school is like being part of 'one big family'. Pupils feel safe and happy. They know that adults care about them. Pupils value the support that they receive. They trust that there is always an adult available to help them if they are worried. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the school's high expectations of their achievement. Most pupils achieve well. This is also true of children in the early years, who are well prepared for all that key stage 1 has to offer. Pupils behave well. They follow the school's values each day, such as by showing respect and kindness in the way that they play and talk with each other. For example, older pupils look after and play with their younger peers at breaktimes. The school's enchanting grounds are a place where learning is brought to life. The woodland, nature and gardening areas provide plentiful opportunities that inspire pupils to write, to problem-solve and to learn first-hand about nature. Pupils also develop their confidence and leadership skills through activities, such as building dens and wildlife habitats.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment strategies well enough to identify exactly where pupils have gaps in their learning. Consequently, teachers are not as informed as they could be when shaping pupils' future learning, which hinders some pupils from learning all that they could. The school should support teachers in using assessment strategies sufficiently well so that they accurately identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding.
- At times, the early reading and phonics curriculum is not delivered as clearly and precisely as it be could. Where this is the case, a few pupils do not learn as well as they should. The school should continue to train adults so that they have the knowledge and confidence to deliver early reading and phonics effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Castle View Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Fiona Richardson
- Phone
- 0152466628
- Address
- Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119378
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.