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Longshaw Community Junior School
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NX, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.4 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners. Overall, the school shows a commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment for its 360 pupils.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
Asian Other7.2%
Black African4.7%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.73340, -2.48261 · BB2 3NX
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119119
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.longshawjunior.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Longshaw Community Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Longshaw Community Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2013.
Is Longshaw Community Junior School a good school?
Longshaw Community Junior School scores 51.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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