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Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Dark Lane, Newchurch, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7UA, 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
Requires improvement
Pupils
116
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school offers a supportive community environment. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and academic performance shows that only 20% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with no students achieving higher standards. Families may want to consider these factors when evaluating their options.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
94%
School responds to concerns
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
88%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
White Other2.6%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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53.69584, -2.25770 · BB4 7UA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119390
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitenewchurchcofe.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2025.
Is Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School a good school?
Rawtenstall Newchurch 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 Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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