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Buckshaw Primary School
Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chancery Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.3 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 43% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 90% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% of parents recommending the school. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
Other4.4%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other2.2%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.66234, -2.64661 · PR7 1XP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119205
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.buckshaw.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckshaw Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckshaw Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Buckshaw Primary School a good school?
Buckshaw Primary School scores 33.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Buckshaw Primary School?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Buckshaw Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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