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Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Spenbrook Road, Newchurch-in-Pendle, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9JP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.7 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
55
Capacity
56
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 90% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 83% of pupils meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 9% nationally. Parental satisfaction is notably high, with 95% of parents recommending the school. However, there may be areas for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard at KS2.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 83% | Top 9% 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 (38 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School keeps me informed
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Location
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53.85029, -2.27049 · BB12 9JP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN144474
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmarysnewchurch.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 89.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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