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Briercliffe Primary School
Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a strong performance in KS2, where 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school ranks in the top 39% across the UK. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 8% of schools, suggesting potential challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.81455, -2.20059 · BB10 2JU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119168
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Briercliffe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Briercliffe Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is Briercliffe Primary School a good school?
Briercliffe Primary School scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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