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Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 21/02/2024Ages 3–1199 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ormskirk, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 99 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/02/2024, Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ormskirk can view Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake30.0%
Free school meals30.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher14.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence25.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ormskirk
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