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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Linden Lea, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6DX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.6 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
120
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With 32% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs better than 97% of schools nationally, though it still faces challenges, as indicated by its "Requires Improvement" Ofsted rating. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 50% of respondents expressing happiness, which may be a consideration for prospective families. Limited published data suggests a need for further improvement in overall student outcomes and parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% 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 |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of subjects
69%
My child is happy
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
My child makes good progress
56%
Progress is communicated
56%
School keeps me informed
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School supports development
50%
School has high expectations
50%
My child feels safe
44%
Behaviour is good
44%
School responds to concerns
31%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.8%
White Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Location
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53.69282, -2.29011 · BB4 6DX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119280
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.balladen.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School a good school?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School scores 1.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 49% across all parent survey questions.
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