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Cedars Primary School
St. James's Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8HQ, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school stands out in the Blackburn with Darwen area. The school boasts a commendable 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all pupils to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 (30 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani70.7%
Asian Indian7.5%
Other5.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other1.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White British0.5%
Location
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53.76229, -2.47719 · BB1 8HQ
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119222
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cedars Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cedars Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Cedars Primary School a good school?
Cedars Primary School scores 77.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Cedars Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cedars Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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