The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton-Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Primary · 773m away
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 934m away
Ribblesdale Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 1.0km away
Ribblesdale School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Moorland School Limited
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Edisford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Edisford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edisford Primary School?
Edisford Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edisford Primary School take?
Edisford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edisford Primary School?
Edisford Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 2LN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edisford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Edisford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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