Bacup Thorn Primary School
URN: 119193 • Bacup OL13 8EF
Overview
- Name
- Bacup Thorn Primary School
- URN
- 119193
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Edgar (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706874027
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowtoot Lane, Bacup OL13 8EF
Summary
Bacup Thorn Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bacup, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 274 pupils and a capacity of 276. The school prioritises creating a warm and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and supported in their learning journey. The dedicated staff collaborate closely with families to help each child reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, independence, and resilience among students. Emphasising respect, self-confidence, and teamwork, Thorn Primary encourages pupils to embrace challenges and develop a lifelong love of learning. The school also focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being, ensuring that children are equipped to contribute positively to society.
Thorn Primary School values community engagement and welcomes feedback from parents and carers. The school is committed to nurturing the unique qualities of each pupil while fostering a culture of kindness and empathy, preparing students for future success both in and out of the classroom.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, independence, and resilience among students. Emphasising respect, self-confidence, and teamwork, Thorn Primary encourages pupils to embrace challenges and develop a lifelong love of learning. The school also focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being, ensuring that children are equipped to contribute positively to society.
Thorn Primary School values community engagement and welcomes feedback from parents and carers. The school is committed to nurturing the unique qualities of each pupil while fostering a culture of kindness and empathy, preparing students for future success both in and out of the classroom.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 276
- Pupils
- 274
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 147
- FSM %
- 36.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 274 | 127 | 147 | 276 | 36.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 276 | 38.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 283 | 133 | 150 | 276 | 39.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 283 | 133 | 150 | 276 | 39.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 283 | 124 | 159 | 276 | 37.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 120 | 156 | 276 | 31.50 |
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