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Rishton Methodist Primary School
George Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Capacity
226
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 79% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out for its academic achievements. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of families recommending the school. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.76624, -2.41332 · BB1 4JF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119396
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.rishton.lancsngfl.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rishton Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rishton Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Rishton Methodist Primary School a good school?
Rishton Methodist Primary School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Rishton Methodist Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rishton Methodist Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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