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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
402
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 57% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2—placing it in the top 70% nationally—the percentage achieving a higher standard is relatively low at just 5%. Overall, it offers a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
80%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.65966, -2.66472 · PR7 6NS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150117
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.balshawlane.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School a good school?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Balshaw Lane Community Primary School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balshaw Lane Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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