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Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School
Regent Street, Rossendale, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 5HQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2013, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where 52% of pupils meet expectations. However, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for parents seeking a supportive educational environment, despite some limitations in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2013Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi36.2%
White British27.1%
Asian Pakistani21.3%
Black African4.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.70757, -2.32714 · BB4 5HQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119452
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2013.
Is Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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