How many pupils does Bacup Thorn Primary School have?

Bacup Thorn Primary School has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bacup Thorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bacup Thorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Bacup Thorn Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Bacup Thorn Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bacup Thorn Primary School?

Bacup Thorn Primary School is located at Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF.

Bacup Thorn Primary School

Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

274

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Bacup Thorn Primary School

Bacup Thorn Primary School is a community school in Bacup, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 274 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 274 / 276 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.5%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

9.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

10.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£46,087

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,592 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,022

Spend per pupil

£7,023

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF
Phone: 01706874027
Headteacher: Alison Edgar
Website: www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bacup Thorn Primary School?: Bacup Thorn Primary School is a community school in Bacup, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bacup Thorn Primary School have?: Bacup Thorn Primary School has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bacup Thorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bacup Thorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Bacup Thorn Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at Bacup Thorn Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bacup Thorn Primary School?: Bacup Thorn Primary School is located at Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8EF.

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