The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 165
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Ewens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnley Road, Northern Primary School, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Northern Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northern Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northern Primary School?
Northern Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northern Primary School take?
Northern Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northern Primary School?
Northern Primary School is in Bacup, OL13 8PH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northern Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northern Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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