How many pupils does Northern Primary School have?

Northern Primary School has 165 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

50% of pupils at Northern Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Northern Primary School?

Northern Primary School is located at Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH.

Northern Primary School

Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

165

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Northern Primary School

Northern Primary School is a community school in Bacup, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 165 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 165 / 210 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.4%

Free school meals

4.3%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

16.4%

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)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

Overall absence

7.7%

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.

8.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

19.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

6.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£47,975

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,959 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£7,502

Spend per pupil

£7,499

Income per pupil

44%

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: Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH
Phone: 01706874154
Headteacher: Anna Ewens
Website: www.northern.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northern Primary School?: Northern Primary School is a community school in Bacup, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Northern Primary School have?: Northern Primary School has 165 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Northern Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Northern Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Northern Primary School?: Northern Primary School is located at Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PH.

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