Gisburn Primary School
Clitheroe, BB7 4ET · Lancashire · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,809 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gisburn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications when demand exceeds the 140 available places? How do you support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about Gisburn Primary School
Overview
Pupils at this village school “flourish in its nurturing and inclusive environment,” supported by “warm relationships” that help them feel happy and settled. The school maintains “high expectations” for achievement, with pupils demonstrating “exemplary” behaviour and becoming “confident, well-rounded individuals” through a rich curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary throughout the school,” with pupils being “considerate and extremely respectful,” ensuring classrooms are “calm and purposeful.”
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children making an “excellent start” under “remarkably skilled staff” who unleash their “curiosity for learning.”
- The school successfully promotes a “love of reading,” with staff skilled in phonics and providing support so the “majority of pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “ambitiously” supported, studying the “full breadth of the curriculum” with tailored assistance.
- Personal development is carefully designed to broaden horizons, including visits to places of worship and “aspirations days” to explore career possibilities.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects in key stages 1 and 2,” the school does not identify misconceptions in pupils’ new knowledge in a timely manner, leading to gaps in learning.
- The school should “refine its methods for checking what pupils remember over time” to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and addressed.
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 | 95% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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