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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
St Albans Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HY, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
195
Capacity
225
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
Parents should note that while the school has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, it performs well in comparison to many others in the area, ranking better than 94% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 38% of pupils are meeting the expected standards, with none achieving the higher standard, indicating a need for improvement in overall academic performance. The limited LocaleIQ score suggests a challenging environment, which may affect the school's resources and community engagement.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Black African3.1%
White Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.70634, -2.48403 · BB3 0HY
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119615
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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