Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Bacup, OL13 9RR · Lancashire · primary school
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264th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.8/10 against 2,414 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths? How does the school monitor progress for children in the lower attainment bands?
What Ofsted said about Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Overview
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a "warm and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils are proud and work hard to meet high expectations. Most pupils achieve well, benefiting from an "ambitious and broad curriculum" rooted in the local area and strong relationships with staff. However, inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding and supporting behaviour mean some learners face gaps in knowledge or disruptions to their education.
Strengths
- The school promotes a "clear and inspiring vision" with a curriculum that helps pupils develop a "sense of community and belonging."
- Pupils develop "strong and trusting relationships with staff," with older pupils acting as positive role models for younger peers.
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff implementing a trained programme that allows pupils to "develop their confidence and fluency."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "suitable support" and "progress well through the curriculum."
- Governors "work closely with school leaders" to support and challenge them, ensuring swift action on issues like attendance.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must make "accurate checks on pupils’ learning" to address weaknesses and prevent gaps in knowledge from remaining over time.
- Staff need to "consistently apply the school’s behaviour policy" and provide more help to pupils who struggle to behave, ensuring positive behaviour is conducive to learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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