The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa McCloskey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gisburn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gisburn Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gisburn Primary School?
Gisburn Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gisburn Primary School take?
Gisburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gisburn Primary School?
Gisburn Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 4ET, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gisburn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gisburn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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