The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
11% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Sara Richardson (Headteacher (Acting))
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Skipton Road, Foulridge, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 778m away
Colne Park High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
West Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Colne Lord Street School
Primary · 1.9km away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Colne, BB8 7NN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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