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Cherry Fold Community Primary School
Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
384
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With 80% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school shows a decent level of community support despite requiring improvement according to Ofsted. The school performs better than 74% of others in the UK for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, although it struggles with higher attainment, as no students reached the higher standard. Overall, while there are strengths in parent satisfaction and expected progress, potential families should consider the areas needing development.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Behaviour is good
60%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.2%
White Other17.2%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.1%
Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.78043, -2.26579 · BB11 5JS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN133622
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Fold Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Cherry Fold Community Primary School a good school?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cherry Fold Community Primary School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cherry Fold Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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