Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lancaster
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lancaster. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 24 schools in Lancaster with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Moorside Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (2 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 97% maths); Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 71% maths); and Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths).
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Moorside Primary SchoolSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, LancasterLancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolBowerham Primary & Nursery School
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 26 pupils (26.8%) received SEN support and 3 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lancaster Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (by), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Suspensions and exclusions
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
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.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a thoughtful curriculum that carefully considers the needs of pupils, from the early years through to the end of key stage 2. The curriculum determines the knowledge and understanding that pupils should learn and the order in which staff should teach it. The school's curriculum ensures that pupils are well prepared for the next stages in their education and for life in modern Britain.
Teachers explain new ideas clearly. They are knowledgeable about the subjects that they teach. Teachers help pupils to revisit and remember important learning. They use a range of strategies to ensure that pupils make secure connections between new and previously learned concepts.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
19.5
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Term dates
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Lancashire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
97 pupils
105 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lancaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lancaster
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
29.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
43
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,662
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,588
Per pupil
£675k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 97 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's term dates?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Lancashire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9EL.
Sources: Lancashire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)