The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 47.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Liversidge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6SJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Earby Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Earby Springfield Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Earby Springfield Primary School?
Earby Springfield Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Earby Springfield Primary School take?
Earby Springfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Earby Springfield Primary School?
Earby Springfield Primary School is in Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Earby Springfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Earby Springfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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