Oughtrington Primary School

About Oughtrington Primary School

Oughtrington Primary is an extremely welcoming, yet vibrant learning community. All our staff are exceptionally caring and experienced and work hard to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. The children are at the centre of everything we do at Oughtrington and they thrive on the positive atmosphere and take full advantage of the many opportunities made available to them.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Gillian Marsland

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 117 responses • 29.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.6% positive 3.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.4% positive 2.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

94.9% positive 4.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

92.3% positive 3.4% negative

My child does well at this school

93.2% positive 4.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 117 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

66.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Best School in Lymm!"

I am so grateful to have found Oughtrington Primary. My child has thrived since joining and the staff are incredibly supportive. The school's focus on promoting well-being and treating others with kindness is something I admire and aspire to replicate at home.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2021

4.0

"Excellent Facilities and Teaching"

Our experience at Oughtrington Primary has been wonderful. The school's facilities are modern and well-maintained, and my child's teacher has been exceptional. We love the emphasis on Read, Write, Inc. and watching our child grow in confidence.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Michael T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2020

3.0

"Mixed Feelings"

I have mixed feelings about our experience at Oughtrington Primary. While the school's commitment to well-being and pupil-led learning is admirable, I found the administrative side to be somewhat disorganised and the curriculum could be more diverse. Overall, it was an average experience for us.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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