The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Sherry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgeway School
Independent · 353m away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 870m away
The Coppice School
Special school · 927m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge's Ofsted rating?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge take?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is in Preston, PR5 6ED, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge have a sixth form?
No, Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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