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Anderton Primary School

Anderton Primary School, Adlington
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Anderton Primary School

Babylon Lane, Adlington, PR6 9NN

A Good-rated primary school in Adlington where 58% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
191
Ages
4-11
FSM
11.0%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
65.0%
Writing
69.0%
Maths
65.0%
RWM Combined
58.0%

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About Anderton Primary School

Anderton Primary School is a primary school in Adlington, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 51 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Babylon Lane, Adlington, PR6 9NN | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Anderton Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Anderton Primary School

What is Anderton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Anderton Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Anderton Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 51 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Anderton Primary School.
What are Anderton Primary School's latest exam results?
Anderton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Anderton Primary School located?
Anderton Primary School is a primary school in Adlington, Lancashire (PR6 9NN).
How many pupils attend Anderton Primary School?
Anderton Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Anderton Primary School with other schools?
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