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Pendle Primary Academy
Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.6 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
423
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. However, only 5% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with decent parent satisfaction, though its LocaleIQ score suggests some challenges compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani91.7%
Asian Other2.8%
White British1.7%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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53.82232, -2.23194 · BB9 5AW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN139053
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Pendle Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pendle Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Pendle Primary Academy a good school?
Pendle Primary Academy scores 45.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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