Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Poulton-le-Fylde. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Poulton-le-Fylde with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in detail
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Thank you for considering Singleton Church of England Primary School for your child’s education. We are delighted to share with you what makes our school a special place for learning and growth. At Singleton Church of England Primary School, Christ is at the heart of everything we do."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege to welcome you to Singleton Church of England Primary School. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family, and I hope this introduction gives you a sense of the caring, nurturing and inspiring community that makes Singleton such a special place."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama and forest school.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Weeton Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 89% maths); Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School (2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 100% maths); and St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde (2.2 miles).
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Weeton Primary SchoolPoulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary SchoolPoulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary SchoolSt John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde
Who goes there
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 1 (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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fire Station (by), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Suspensions and exclusions
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
4.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
9.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
- Acorns SingletonAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lancashire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
107 pupils
105 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Poulton-le-Fylde
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Poulton-le-Fylde
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
100
Total Pupils
48
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,524
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,769
Per pupil
£672k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
2.2%
Persistent absence
92
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Classes at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School average 25 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 100 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 2.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.
Does Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Acorns Singleton (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Church Road, Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8LN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)