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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Liverpool Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6LN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
204
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school faces challenges in delivering consistent educational quality. However, it performs in the top 96% of schools for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, indicating potential for growth. Parental feedback may be a key area to explore, given the school's low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it is better than only 4% of schools in its category.
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Last inspected: 12 September 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% 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 British88.7%
White Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.79110, -2.28567 · BB12 6LN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119215
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lowerhousejunior.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School a good school?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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