Worsthorne Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
206
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(13/06/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
48%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Brownside Road
Worsthorne
Burnley
BB10 3LR
01282425690

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection. There is a positive atmosphere for learning in classes across the school at Worsthorne Primary. Along with the staff team, you have created a caring and inclusive ethos and a shared ambition for the school to improve further. Staff are proud to be part of the school and say that they feel well supported in their work. The school has a strong sense of community. Pupils show respect and consideration towards each other and the adults who teach them. The vast majority of parents and carers are fully supportive of the school and are appreciative of the high-quality care, guidance and support provided for pupils. This was captured in the comments made by one parent on Parent View who wrote, ‘My child has been very happy at Worsthorne from his very first day. The caring and nurturing ethos of the school is integrated within all aspects of school life from assemblies to lessons.’ Pupils behave well, are polite and friendly, and enjoy school. They wear their school uniform with pride and are rarely absent. Attendance is well above the national average. Although a small minority of parents expressed some worries about behaviour, I found nothing during this inspection to suggest that behaviour is a concern. Staff and pupils told me that behaviour is good and that sanctions, to deal with any misbehaviour, are in place but rarely needed. In the lessons I visited, pupils behaved well and showed good levels of concentration. Older pupils, who I spoke to about bullying, said that this was extremely rare at the school. They said that adults would soon deal with any problems should they occur. Pupils also said that they know who to talk to if they have any concerns. At the previous inspection you were asked to raise pupils’ achievement, by further improving the quality of teaching and learning. You have made good progress in addressing this issue, as seen in the improved outcomes at the end of both key stage 1 and key stage 2 in 2017. You recognise that further improvements are needed in mathematics and you are currently in the process of introducing changes to the way in which this key subject is taught. You were also asked to further strengthen the role of subject leaders. The broad curriculum that is now in place is one of the school’s strengths, as a result of the developments you have led in this area. The governing body plays an active role in school life. They regularly attend relevant training to support them in their role, and have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and priorities for further improvement. Governors are in regular contact with parents and staff. They ensure that all safeguarding requirements are met. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of sports and residential visits. Pupils learn about the beliefs and traditions of people from different faiths and cultures. This helps them to develop a good understanding of values such as respect and democracy. Pupils enjoy learning and the vast majority make good progress, particularly in reading and writing. Pupils appreciate the help and encouragement that they receive from their teachers. They get regular feedback on how well they are doing and what they need to do to improve further. You have comprehensive plans in place to further develop the school, and you do not shy away from the improvements that still need to be made. For example, you acknowledge that the teaching of mathematics requires further development. Furthermore, you agree that subject leaders need to enhance the ways in which they monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching in their areas. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. The single central record is well maintained and reflects the fact that appropriate checks are made on all adults who work at the school. You ensure that detailed records are kept of any concerns that are raised and you engage with outside agencies whenever necessary. Staff understand the procedures that they need to follow should they have any concerns about a pupil’s welfare. The school site is safe and the identification of all visitors is closely checked. During this inspection, we identified a minor improvement that needed to be made to your record-keeping, though this did not have a negative impact on pupils’ safety. The pupils I spoke to during this inspection told me that they feel safe in school. They demonstrated a good awareness of different types of bullying, including issues relating to e-safety. They said that they receive regular reminders about the importance of sharing any concerns they might have with a trusted adult.

Worsthorne Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>73, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>90, "no"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 52 responses up to 15-06-2023

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