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Padiham Primary School
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.8 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
281
Capacity
325
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction appears to be a key strength, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not stand out among local schools.
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Last inspected: 30 January 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.8%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.79814, -2.30368 · BB12 8SJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119164
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.padiham.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Padiham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Padiham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2013.
Is Padiham Primary School a good school?
Padiham Primary School scores 16.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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