Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Sawley Road
Grindleton
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 4QS
Phone 01200441257
Reference Number 119686

Description

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Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a loving and nurturing learning environment situated in Grindleton, Lancashire, UK (postcode BB7 4QS). As a Church of England school, it is committed to promoting academic excellence within a spiritual and inclusive ethos. Key highlights about the school include:

  • Accolades: The school has been awarded 'Good' status by Ofsted, which they maintain through a focus on raising aspirations, encouraging positive behavior, and fostering a community that values a broad curriculum.
  • Inspection Report: In 2019, the school underwent a Section 48 inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools), where it was found to be outstanding in spiritual development and outstanding in religious education.
  • Nursery and Infant School: This school serves children from 0-7 years of age, promoting effective school transitions.
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratios: The school has small class sizes, ensuring tailored and personalized learning experiences.
  • Extra-Curricular Activities: The school offers a variety of clubs and activities, such as music, sports, and arts, to foster creativity and personal development.
  • Wide Curriculum: Additionally, the school encourages a diverse and holistic curriculum delivered in modern and warm environments.
  • Strong Community Connections: The school maintains strong ties with St Paul's Church, fostering a sense of inclusion and community within the local area.

The school values the involvement of parents, carers, and the local community to create a collaborative learning environment that nurtures the next generation.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 34
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 58.82%
Girls: 41.18%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 4
2 2
3 6
4 5
5 6
6 11

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2023-07-07
Date Description Report
2023-05-23 School inspection: School inspection:
2021-11-02 School inspection School inspection
2016-11-16 Short inspection Short inspection
2012-05-09 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2011-03-10 Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
2008-09-11 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2006-01-17 Full inspection: Full inspection:
1999-11-08 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8% Upgrade Upgrade

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 102 Upgrade Upgrade

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.2 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 1.5 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths -1.7 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 7 0
Third Preference 4 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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