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Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2DR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 95% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment, although academic outcomes for higher achievers may require attention.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2017Older 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
Asian Pakistani16.0%
White Other3.7%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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53.74428, -2.43461 · BB1 2DR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149624
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.knuzdenstoswalds.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2017.
Is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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