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Rishton Methodist Primary School
George Street, Rishton, Blackburn BB1 4JF
Rishton Methodist Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 170 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In September 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is above average.
Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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