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Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GX, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
118
Capacity
168
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges with only 20% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% of respondents recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support. Overall, while the school ranks in the top 1% nationally for expected outcomes, it has room to grow in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 20% | Bottom 1% 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)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
81%
My child feels safe
75%
My child makes good progress
69%
Good range of subjects
69%
Behaviour is good
69%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
69%
School keeps me informed
63%
School has high expectations
63%
Progress is communicated
63%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
Asian Other5.9%
White Other3.4%
Other3.4%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Location
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53.73185, -2.65449 · PR5 6GX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119380
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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