Tonacliffe Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 320 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions.
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Attendance:Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
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.)
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details