The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Vikki Havers-Strong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cross Lane, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5UD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Craven High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kelbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Coates Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Earby Springfield Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Salterforth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Salterforth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Salterforth Primary School?
Salterforth Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salterforth Primary School take?
Salterforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Salterforth Primary School?
Salterforth Primary School is in Barnoldswick, BB18 5UD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Salterforth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Salterforth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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