Haslingden Primary School

About Haslingden Primary School

Haslingden Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 107 applications for just 55 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. Of those 107 applicants, 52 listed the school as their first preference, and all 52 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests the school has a strong reputation in the Rossendale area. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character. It currently has 381 pupils on roll, against a capacity of 420, so there is some room for growth. The headteacher is Glyn Ellis. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in May 2024, the school was judged to remain Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2014. The school also has a Forest School, which is a notable facility for outdoor learning.

Academically, Haslingden Primary’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%. The school’s average scores in reading (105) and maths (104) are both slightly above the national average of 100, but the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in these subjects is modest: 25% in reading and 34% in maths. In writing, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard and 10% achieved the higher standard. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom 50% of primary schools for its combined expected standard score, sitting at the 70th percentile. Within Rossendale, it ranks 19th out of 31 primary schools. For context, the nearest outstanding-rated school is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, just 0.6 km away.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including playing fields, a library, art studios, a sports hall, music rooms and a Forest School. Sports provision includes swimming, cricket, netball, cross country, gymnastics and athletics, while clubs cover drama, choir and science. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for a wide range of SEND categories, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This breadth of provision may appeal to parents whose children require tailored support. Haslingden Primary is a solid, well-subscribed local school that suits families seeking a Good-rated option with a strong sense of community and a wide range of activities, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to compare it with higher-performing peers in the area.

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