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Northbrook Primary Academy

Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB

Requires Improvement

Inspected 1 May 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
66%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
185
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Northbrook Primary Academy

Northbrook Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 185 pupils on roll. It is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
185 / 195 (95%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

36.8%
Free school meals
8.1%
EAL
4.3%
SEN support
17.3%
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)

66%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%
Overall absence
13.0%
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.

11.77
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
15.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
15.6
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +6.5 vs 2023/24
£48,979
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 31% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,217 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.08
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.9 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.

£8,086
Spend per pupil
£8,200
Income per pupil
31%
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
Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB
Phone
01772421599
Head Teacher
Jillian Shorrocks

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering
Cleaner
PermanentPart time£12,939.15 · · Grade 2 SCP 3 (FTE £25,614 per annum)
Closes 12 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching AssistantEYFS
EYFS / KS2 Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£18,459 - £19,048 · · £25,185 - £25,989 FTE
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching AssistantSEND
Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit)
PermanentPart time£25,185 - £25,989 (FTE) · · £18,459.20 - £19,048.49
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northbrook Primary Academy?
Northbrook Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Northbrook Primary Academy have?
Northbrook Primary Academy has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Northbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northbrook Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does Northbrook Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
66% of pupils at Northbrook Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Northbrook Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Northbrook Primary Academy is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Northbrook Primary Academy?
Northbrook Primary Academy is located at Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB.

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