The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Kirstin Carlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery take?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery is in Ormskirk, L39 0EH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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