Haslingden Primary School
Rossendale, BB4 4BJ · Lancashire · primary school
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227th 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 — 5.1/10 against 1,673 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haslingden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific provisions are available for pupils with additional needs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Haslingden Primary School
Overview
Haslingden Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and achieve well within a supportive community. The school maintains high expectations, enabling pupils to flourish academically and creatively while upholding values of kindness and respect.
Strengths
- The school delivers an "ambitious and broad curriculum" that builds knowledge logically and prepares pupils well for later learning.
- Teachers receive high-quality training and check learning regularly to identify and address gaps in knowledge swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" due to early identification of needs and specialist support.
- The early reading programme is delivered with rigour, helping pupils learn to read fluently from an early age.
- Staff form a "supportive professional team" with governors making decisions to protect staff well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers sometimes introduce complicated words before pupils have grasped the basics, causing some to become overwhelmed.
- The school should ensure teachers check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning in these subjects to build "secure foundations".
Safeguarding
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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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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