The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
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, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 2 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 29%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Halstead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Trough Road, Dunsop Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3BG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge a selective school?
No. Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge's Ofsted rating?
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge?
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge take?
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge?
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge is in Clitheroe, BB7 3BG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge have a sixth form?
No, Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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