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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 69.2 indicates it outperforms 69% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
Asian Pakistani8.4%
Asian Other2.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.91415, -2.18029 · BB18 5TB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119360
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School a good school?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School scores 69.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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