Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

About Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a warm and friendly school with a great family atmosphere. We strive for high academic standards while nurturing creativity and skills for life.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Catherine Hodgson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 75 responses • 18.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.4% positive 2.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96% positive 2.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92% positive 4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

89.3% positive 5.3% negative

My child does well at this school

90.7% positive 8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 75 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Sarah P

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A Truly Outstanding School"

We left Balshaw Lane Primary with our children in Year 6 but we still keep in touch with the wonderful staff. The school's commitment to academic excellence and personal growth is inspiring. We're so grateful for the experience our children had there.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily D

Parent Jun 12, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Care and Education"

We've been absolutely delighted with the care and education Emily has received at Balshaw Lane Primary. The teachers are incredibly supportive and the facilities are second to none. The school's emphasis on personal development has been a great fit for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Oct 20, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

While we've enjoyed our time at Balshaw Lane Primary, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. The staff are friendly but sometimes it feels like we're not always kept in the loop. That being said, our child is happy and learning plenty.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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