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Gisburn Primary School

Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET, Lancashire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.3 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
140
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting 94% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 89% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 17%, this could be an area for growth.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 July 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.94%Top 1% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.17%Top 14% UK
Parent View (37 responses)
4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
87%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
35% disagree
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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53.93376, -2.26413 · BB7 4ET

School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119270
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Gisburn Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Gisburn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.

Is Gisburn Primary School a good school?

Gisburn Primary School scores 91.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Primary School?

Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gisburn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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