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Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressHall Lane, L39 0EH
School Websitewww.bickerstaffe.lancsngfl.ac.uk/
Telephone1695722957
URN119381

School Census

Total 100
Girls/Boys 58/42
Girls/Boys Ratio 58.0%/42.0%
% pupils where English not first language 1.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 31
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
21/02/2024 Good
26/02/2014 Good
16/03/2009 Good
Inspection Date 21/02/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 16/03/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
21 February 2024School inspection: GoodView
01 May 2018Short inspectionView
26 February 2014Full inspection: GoodView
09 January 2012Interim assessmentView
16 March 2009Full inspection: GoodView
21 November 2007Curriculum and development visitView
27 April 2006Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
17 January 2000Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading105
Maths102
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard56
Pupils achieving at a higher standard6
Reading105
Maths102
Reading Progress-2.1
Writing Progress-0.6
Maths Progress-4.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard60%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard7%
Reading103
Maths102
Reading Progress0.1
Writing Progress-1.4
Maths Progress-1.7
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard60%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10%
Reading105
Maths101
Reading Progress-4.4
Writing Progress-6.0
Maths Progress-6.9

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications18
As First Preference10
As second preference3
As third preference5
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications35
As First Preference14
As second preference8
As third preference13
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers12
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications20
As First Preference13
As second preference5
As third preference2
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers13
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications12
As First Preference10
As second preference0
As third preference2
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.07%
Total Applications23
As First Preference16
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers15
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications23
As First Preference14
As second preference5
As third preference4
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers14
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications20
As First Preference13
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference11
As second preference6
As third preference5
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications18
As First Preference12
As second preference2
As third preference4
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications14
As First Preference10
As second preference2
As third preference2
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications18
As First Preference8
As second preference4
As third preference6
Total Offers Made8
first preference offers8
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
18%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
71%
agree
18%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
18%
agree
0%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
not applicable
65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
76%
agree
18%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
53%
agree
6%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
35%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
71%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
65%
agree
35%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
18%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
76%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
88%
no
12%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
91%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2%

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