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Shadsworth Junior School
Blackburn With Darwen, Shadsworth Junior School, Arran Avenue, Lancashire, BB1 2ET, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Overall, it ranks better than 70% of schools, suggesting a solid educational environment.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
White Other9.0%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.73740, -2.44876 · BB1 2ET
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119221
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shadsworth Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Shadsworth Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2019.
Is Shadsworth Junior School a good school?
Shadsworth Junior School scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Shadsworth Junior School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shadsworth Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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