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Belthorn Academy Primary School
Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 73% of pupils achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 57% of schools.
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Last inspected: 13 May 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.3%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Other0.4%
Location
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53.71676, -2.42814 · BB1 2NY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137512
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.belthornacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Belthorn Academy Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Belthorn Academy Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2014.
Is Belthorn Academy Primary School a good school?
Belthorn Academy Primary School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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