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Whittlefield Primary School
Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.6 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, the lack of students achieving the higher standard may indicate room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.79381, -2.26694 · BB12 0HL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119262
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittlefield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whittlefield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2017.
Is Whittlefield Primary School a good school?
Whittlefield Primary School scores 43.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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