Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Barnoldswick, BB18 5LS · Lancashire · primary school
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88th 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,058 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gisburn Road Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Overview
Gisburn Road Community Primary School is described as a “truly inclusive school” where pupils “thrive in a nurturing environment.” The report highlights “highly positive relationships” between the school, pupils, and parents, with staff providing excellent care and support. Pupils are “happy and safe,” demonstrating “exemplary levels of motivation” and respect for one another.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well” and show “high levels of respect” for adults and peers.
- The early years provision is praised for its “meticulously crafted curriculum” delivered with “infectious enthusiasm.”
- Staff effectively teach phonics, ensuring most pupils read with “confidence and fluency.”
- The school offers an “impressively wide range of extra-curricular activities” that help pupils become “confident and independent.”
- Attendance rates are “continuing to rise” following “robust action” by the school.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, activities do not help pupils develop “sufficient depth of knowledge,” preventing some from achieving as well as they could.
- Some older pupils have not yet benefited from recent curriculum improvements in specific subjects.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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