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Great Harwood Primary School
Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. While only 52% of students achieve the expected level in these subjects, and just 6% reach a higher standard, the school is still considered better than 24% of schools overall, indicating areas for potential growth. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment for their children aged 3 to 11, with a total enrollment of 209 pupils.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% 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
Asian Pakistani47.8%
White British39.2%
Mixed W+Asian7.2%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.78345, -2.41346 · BB6 7JQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119162
School typeCommunity school
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What is Great Harwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Harwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Great Harwood Primary School a good school?
Great Harwood Primary School scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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