Bacup Thorn Primary School
Bacup Thorn Primary School is a primary located in Lancashire, OL13 8EF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has approximately 275 pupils on roll.
Bacup Thorn Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 4 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 276
Number of Pupils: 275
Number of Boys: 136
Number of Girls: 139
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 38.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-02-05
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-01-18
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Edgar
Phone: 01706874027
Website: www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk/
Location: Cowtoot Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bacup Thorn Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Bacup Thorn Primary School?
Bacup Thorn Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Bacup Thorn Primary School admit?
Bacup Thorn Primary School admits pupils from age 4 to 11.
Is Bacup Thorn Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Bacup Thorn Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Bacup Thorn Primary School?
Bacup Thorn Primary School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Bacup Thorn Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Bacup Thorn Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Bacup Thorn Primary School?
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