The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gaynor Canty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, Laneshaw Bridge, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Laneshaw Bridge Primary's Ofsted rating?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laneshaw Bridge Primary?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laneshaw Bridge Primary take?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laneshaw Bridge Primary?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary is in Colne, BB8 7JE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laneshaw Bridge Primary have a sixth form?
No, Laneshaw Bridge Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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