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Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school showcases impressive outcomes, with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 75% of schools. However, only 14% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2014Older 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%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian41.7%
White British24.3%
Asian Pakistani17.5%
Asian Other11.7%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black Other1.0%
Location
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53.78609, -2.56297 · BB2 7LL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119415
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.balderstoneschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2014.
Is Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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