Northern Primary School
URN: 119190 • Bacup OL13 8PH
Overview
- Name
- Northern Primary School
- URN
- 119190
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Ewens (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 44170687415
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnley Road, Bacup OL13 8PH
Summary
Northern Primary School, located in Bacup, Lancashire, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 165 students, the school has a capacity for 210, allowing for a close-knit and supportive environment. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and safe atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Northern Primary School emphasises outdoor learning and cross-curricular activities, including Forest School initiatives that engage students with their natural surroundings. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also fosters a love of nature and environmental awareness. The school promotes a diverse range of texts to encourage reading and provides opportunities for pupils to explore interests beyond the academic curriculum.
Northern Primary School is dedicated to celebrating individuality and ensuring that all students feel valued. Recent initiatives, such as music performances and virtual reality experiences, highlight the school's commitment to enriching the educational experience and fostering a strong sense of community among pupils and staff.
The curriculum at Northern Primary School emphasises outdoor learning and cross-curricular activities, including Forest School initiatives that engage students with their natural surroundings. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also fosters a love of nature and environmental awareness. The school promotes a diverse range of texts to encourage reading and provides opportunities for pupils to explore interests beyond the academic curriculum.
Northern Primary School is dedicated to celebrating individuality and ensuring that all students feel valued. Recent initiatives, such as music performances and virtual reality experiences, highlight the school's commitment to enriching the educational experience and fostering a strong sense of community among pupils and staff.
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- Governors’ Information and Duties (governance)
- Financial & Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Information (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Admissions Process (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 165
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 165 | 79 | 86 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 86 | 92 | 210 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 193 | 105 | 88 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 193 | 105 | 88 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 110 | 91 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 106 | 89 | 210 | 13.30 |
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