The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
17% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 45%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Hargreaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Linden Lea, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Special school · 1.0km away
Belmont School
Independent · 1.1km away
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Primary · 1.3km away
Valley College
Special school · 1.4km away
Maple House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Tor View Specialist Learning Community
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School take?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School is in Rossendale, BB4 6DX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rawtenstall Balladen 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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