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Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Church Avenue, Baxenden, Church Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2RQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 72% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 7%, the school remains a solid choice for parents seeking a nurturing environment for primary education in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 9 October 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.73447, -2.34742 · BB5 2RQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119440
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.baxenden.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2014.
Is Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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