Barden Primary School
Burnley, BB10 1JD · Lancashire · primary school
228th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,352 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 6.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Dance Club, Times table Club, and Wellbeing Warrior, alongside Athletics, Netball, and Football. Trips include Parliament Week and The Great Lancashire Debate. An after-school club is available, but there is no breakfast club.
Getting in. The school has 474 pupils in a building with 430 places, meaning it is over capacity by 44. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine with 44 more pupils than its stated capacity? What specific support is offered to help pupils bridge the gap to the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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