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What is Northern Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northern Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Northern Primary School located?

Northern Primary School is located in Bacup, Lancashire, North West, OL13 8PH.

What age range does Northern Primary School serve?

Northern Primary School serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Northern Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Northern Primary School

Northern Primary School is a primary community school in Bacup, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Northern Primary School has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 86 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.0%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected66%Attendance95.2%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Northern Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 86 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality82/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Northern Primary School

At Northern Primary School, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths.

Attendance at Northern Primary School

Northern Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Northern Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Northern Primary School is 13.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Northern Primary School

Northern Primary School has 86 pupils on roll.

15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Northern Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Northern Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Northern Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Northern Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Northern Primary School