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Helmshore Primary School
Gregory Fold, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4JW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.6 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
385
Capacity
414
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 88% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 4% nationally. The school has a high LocaleIQ score of 90.6, indicating it outperforms 91% of schools in the area, which reflects positively on its overall environment and community engagement. However, while the percentage of students reaching the higher standards is 14%, there may be room for improvement in challenging all students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.68916, -2.33100 · BB4 4JW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119195
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Helmshore Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Helmshore Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Helmshore Primary School a good school?
Helmshore Primary School scores 90.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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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