Leven Valley CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–1168 pupils

Backbarrow, LA12 8QFWebsite01539531365

Inspected68 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils68

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils68

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

68 / 63 (108%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Mr Ian Nicol

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 56%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 92%

2.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.8%vs 5.6% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 92% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence0.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (60%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (40%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)4

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)5

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils68

Free school meals1.5%

English as additional language4.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.6%

White Other2.9%

Indian1.5%

Unclassified1.5%

Black African1.5%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

46 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£8,316

total expenditure per pupil

+£916 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,510

Support staff£1,452

Premises£953

Energy£559

Learning resources£338

Income per pupil£8,279

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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