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Barnacre Road Primary School
Barnacre Road, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2PD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
195
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
Parents should be aware that the school received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in February 2023, which raises concerns about its overall effectiveness. Academic performance is below national expectations, with only 41% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieving the higher standard. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 2% of schools, highlighting significant challenges in the learning environment.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% 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 British87.2%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.83457, -2.60988 · PR3 2PD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150407
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnacre Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnacre Road Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Barnacre Road Primary School a good school?
Barnacre Road Primary School scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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