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Earby Springfield Primary School
Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6SJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
136
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a modest size of 136 pupils, this primary school offers a supportive environment, achieving 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 45% nationally. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas for development. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
Other14.0%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed Other0.7%
Location
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53.91343, -2.13672 · BB18 6SJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119251
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.earby.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Earby Springfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Earby Springfield Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Earby Springfield Primary School a good school?
Earby Springfield Primary School scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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