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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9EU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
133
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. While 53% of pupils meet the expected standards, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2010Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
Asian Pakistani27.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Location
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53.82508, -2.28901 · BB12 9EU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119387
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.higham.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2010.
Is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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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