Question 1

Is Gisburn Road Community Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted’s inspection on 29–30 April 2025 graded Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development and Early years provision as Outstanding, with Quality of education and Leadership and management graded Good. Safeguarding arrangements were judged effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Gisburn Road Community Primary School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for items such as uniform, trips and optional clubs where applicable.

Question 3

When is the deadline for Reception applications for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Lancashire’s coordinated primary admissions deadline for September 2027 entry was 15 January 2027. Primary offers are issued on the national offer day, which Lancashire’s 2026–27 admissions booklet confirms as 16 April 2027.

Question 4

What did Ofsted say in the latest inspection?

Accepted Answer

The April 2025 inspection highlighted very strong behaviour, personal development and early years, alongside a Good judgement for quality of education and leadership. The report also notes an improvement focus in a small number of subjects where learning activities do not always build sufficient depth of knowledge for some older pupils.

Question 5

Does the school provide breakfast club or after-school care?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes wraparound provision including a breakfast club (7:30am–8:45am) and an after-school club (3:30pm–5:45pm). Availability and booking arrangements are set by the school.

Question 6

Is Gisburn Road Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The latest available Reception demand data in the dataset shows 81 applications for 30 offers, and the school is recorded as oversubscribed. Families should apply on time and consider backup preferences.

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

For Reception to Year 6, a published letter confirms the school day begins at 8:50am and ends at 3:20pm, with doors opening at 8:45am.

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