The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 274
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Edgar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBacup Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Broadclough Lodge
Independent · 486m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 811m away
Northern Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sharneyford Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Britannia Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bacup Thorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bacup Thorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bacup Thorn Primary School?
Bacup Thorn Primary School currently has 274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bacup Thorn Primary School take?
Bacup Thorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bacup Thorn Primary School?
Bacup Thorn Primary School is in Bacup, OL13 8EF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bacup Thorn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bacup Thorn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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