The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% 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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Toor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 320m away
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 775m away
West Craven High School
Secondary · 917m away
Coates Lane Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Salterforth Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kelbrook Primary School
Primary · 3.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gisburn Road Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gisburn Road Community Primary School?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gisburn Road Community Primary School take?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gisburn Road Community Primary School?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School is in Barnoldswick, BB18 5LS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gisburn Road Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gisburn Road Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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