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Bacup Thorn Primary School
Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.6 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
274
Capacity
276
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the school shows a commitment to improving student outcomes. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 44% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 28 November 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.70722, -2.19861 · OL13 8EF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119193
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thorn.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bacup Thorn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bacup Thorn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Bacup Thorn Primary School a good school?
Bacup Thorn Primary School scores 43.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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