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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 8HW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
280
Capacity
295
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves 280 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, ranking in the top 89% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment backed by a solid foundation in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2012Older 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.70830, -2.28488 · BB4 8HW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119367
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2012.
Is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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