What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in July 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.

What are Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 48% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School take?

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School located?

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is located in Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JB, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?

When Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note (x) below), then; 2. Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are dir — Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to the school concerned (see note (i) below, then; 3. Children eligible for Services Premium — Children eligible for Services Premium, then, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line (radial) distance between the Ordnance Survey address points of the home and the school; a random draw where applicants cannot be distinguished.

What is the largest ethnic background at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School: Catchment 2026

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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

StatePrimary

Community schoolProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Carr Head Lane, FY6 8JB Website01253883558

Verified from official sources

Expected· our summaryJul 2026

Inspected Jul 2026

View full report

Ages5 - 11

Pupils203

Expected· our summaryJul 2026

Ages5 - 11

Pupils203

Inspected Jul 2026 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

203

96.2% of capacity (202 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

48% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 27

DfE2024-25

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At a Glance

Rated Expected on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements. KS2 results rapidly declining, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionExpected · our summary

Inspected Jul 2026

Results

Rapidly Declining

KS2 SATs Combined: 48% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Governance

Community school

Pupils per year group

~34*

Headteacher

Mrs Sharon Nicholson

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jul 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity202 pupils on roll — 96.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaHardhorn with High Cross · Wyre · Fylde · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 50

Lancashire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total594

Top categories

Violent crime

256 (43%)

Anti-social behaviour

124 (21%)

Shoplifting

54 (9%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,366 Lancashire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)20

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m17

Nearest site94m

Includes4 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 45.8 dB daytime, peaking at 63.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	8.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band D · score 99 · 2022

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,506 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jul 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026

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How places are decided at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note (x) below), then
2Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are dir — Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to the school concerned (see note (i) below, then
3Children eligible for Services Premium — Children eligible for Services Premium, then
4

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in July 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?: Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What are Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 48% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School take?: Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School located?: Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is located in Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JB, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?: Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School?: When Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note (x) below), then; 2. Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are dir — Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to the school concerned (see note (i) below, then; 3. Children eligible for Services Premium — Children eligible for Services Premium, then, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line (radial) distance between the Ordnance Survey address points of the home and the school; a random draw where applicants cannot be distinguished.

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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

StatePrimary

Community schoolProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Carr Head Lane, FY6 8JB Website01253883558

Verified from official sources

Expected· our summaryJul 2026

Inspected Jul 2026

View full report

Ages5 - 11

Pupils203

Expected· our summaryJul 2026

Ages5 - 11

Pupils203

Inspected Jul 2026 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

203

96.2% of capacity (202 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

48% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 27

DfE2024-25

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School? Claim it

At a Glance

Rated Expected on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements. KS2 results rapidly declining, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionExpected · our summary

Inspected Jul 2026

Results

Rapidly Declining

KS2 SATs Combined: 48% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Governance

Community school

Pupils per year group

~34*

Headteacher

Mrs Sharon Nicholson

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

See more of Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jul 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity202 pupils on roll — 96.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaHardhorn with High Cross · Wyre · Fylde · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 50

Lancashire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total594

Top categories

Violent crime

256 (43%)

Anti-social behaviour

124 (21%)

Shoplifting

54 (9%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,366 Lancashire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)20

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m17

Nearest site94m

Includes4 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 45.8 dB daytime, peaking at 63.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	8.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band D · score 99 · 2022

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,506 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jul 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026

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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School: key facts

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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km