- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in OL13
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: OL13 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries158 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL13 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL13
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in OL13
8 in OL13, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
17 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 161
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in OL13
1 in OL13, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
43 first choices, 104 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1634.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.4%
- Pupils
- 578
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in OL13
6 in OL13, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Minds Education Limited Forest School Nursery
Bacup, OL13 0HD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bacup Nursery School
Bacup, OL13 8EF · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 66
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.6
Bright Futures Early Learning - Bacup Centre
Bacup, OL13 0BB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL13, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good7
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every OL13 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL13 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in OL13
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about OL13
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL13?
OL13 has 15 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OL13?
The highest-ranked schools in OL13 on Eduscope are Britannia Community Primary School, Bacup Thorn Primary School, Northern Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in OL13?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in OL13 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.