The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
17% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr David Toddington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkstall Drive, Coates Lane Primary School, BARNOLDSWICK, Lancashire, BB18 6EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 849m away
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Primary · 974m away
West Craven High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Salterforth Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coates Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coates Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coates Lane Primary School?
Coates Lane Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coates Lane Primary School take?
Coates Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coates Lane Primary School?
Coates Lane Primary School is in BARNOLDSWICK, BB18 6EZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coates Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coates Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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