The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Finch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Larch Grove, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GX, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Coppice School
Special school · Very close
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 430m away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 849m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bridgeway School
Independent · 1.2km away
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School take?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR5 6GX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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