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Castercliff Primary School
Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2018Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.8%
Asian Pakistani32.4%
White Other18.5%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.84101, -2.19110 · BB9 8JJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN142055
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Castercliff Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castercliff Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2018.
Is Castercliff Primary School a good school?
Castercliff Primary School scores 34.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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