The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs G Whittaker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Earl Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
Primary · 468m away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Park View School
Independent · 481m away
Park View
Independent · 566m away
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Accrington Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant 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 Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School take?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 5NH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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