The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 14% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
14%
-48.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 37
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Abram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 37 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 4QS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grindleton Church of England 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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