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Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
76
Capacity
70
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2013, this primary school excels in key stage 2, achieving 82% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's strong performance compared to 74% of other schools. However, only 9% of pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 6 November 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Location
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53.85382, -2.74648 · PR3 0RE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119519
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.johncross.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2013.
Is Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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