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Casterton Primary Academy
Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
289
Capacity
280
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary academy boasts 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 66% of schools. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 4 October 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.8%
White British34.6%
Asian Bangladeshi6.2%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Other4.5%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Black African1.4%
White Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.81321, -2.22703 · BB10 2PZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN145978
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Casterton Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Casterton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Casterton Primary Academy a good school?
Casterton Primary Academy scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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