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Northern Primary School
Burnley Road, Northern Primary School, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
165
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, it's worth noting that only 50% of students meet expected standards, and there is currently no data available for higher standards. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 17% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 20 November 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British87.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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53.71792, -2.19947 · OL13 8PH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119190
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northern.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northern Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2013.
Is Northern Primary School a good school?
Northern Primary School scores 17.3/100 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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