Edisford Primary School
Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Edisford Primary School is a primary school in Clitheroe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 2nd of 12 primary schools in Clitheroe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2020, report published 26 May 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils arrive at school each morning with a smile. They are met with a warm welcome by staff who know and understand them well. The school is a happy and nurturing place. If pupils have any worries, they know that they can share these with a trusted adult who will help them. The school holds high ambition for all pupils to achieve well. Pupils embody the school's values, which include respect. They often work hard in lessons and make the most of the 'first-hand' experiences that the school provides for them. Across much of the curriculum, pupils achieve well. Pupils strive to meet the high expectations the school has of their behaviour. They do this well and value the importance of treating others in a way that they would like to be treated themselves. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe at school. Through activities such as sewing, photography, cooking and learning outdoors, pupils develop confidence and resilience. This helps to prepare them for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not ensured that teachers design activities to help pupils develop sufficient depth of knowledge. As a result, some pupils disengage from their learning, and they do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that it supports staff to design learning activities that consistently prepare pupils well.
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not ensured that staff identify and rectify gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge. This means that some pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that staff address pupils' misunderstandings so that they build their knowledge securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Edisford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Moorland School Limited | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton-Thorpe
- Phone
- 01200422239
- Address
- Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2LN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119275
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.