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Barnacre Road Primary School

Ribble Valley, PR3 2PDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Barnacre Road Primary School

Barnacre Road Primary School in the Ribble Valley was rated Inadequate overall by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2023, a significant downgrade from the Good rating it had held since at least its previous inspection in 2013. The inspection report highlights serious concerns in three of the five key areas: quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all judged Inadequate. However, the school continues to perform well in behaviour and attitudes and personal development, both of which were rated Good. This mixed picture means that while the school is clearly struggling with academic rigour and leadership direction, it retains strengths in how pupils conduct themselves and develop as individuals. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the Inadequate rating is a clear red flag, though it is worth noting that the school has not yet published Key Stage 2 SATs results for the period following this inspection, so the full impact of the rating on pupil progress is not yet measurable.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBarnacre Road, Longridge, Ribble Valley, PR3 2PD
HeadteacherJessica Molyneux
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils195
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity195 / 210 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballAthleticsRoundersTennisCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnacre Road Primary School

Barnacre Road Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.