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Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 13% of pupils reach a higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Asian Pakistani9.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.91869, -2.18928 · BB18 5LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119265
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gisburnroad.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Gisburn Road Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Gisburn Road Community Primary School a good school?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Gisburn Road Community Primary School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gisburn Road Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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