Gisburn Road Community Primary School is a primary school in Barnoldswick, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gisburn Road Community Primary School currently has around 198 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5LS |
| Website: | www.gisburnroad.com |
| Telephone: | 01282812287 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Toor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119265 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 198 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.80% | 168 |
| Pakistani | 9.10% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy West Close Road , BB18 5EN | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick West Close Road , BB18 5EN | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhall Road Community Primary School Rainhall Road , BB18 5DG | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Lane Primary School Kirkstall Drive , BB18 6EZ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Craven High School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | 2out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Craven High School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.