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Lyng Primary School
Horton Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7SQ, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
477
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school based on feedback, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing top performers.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian35.1%
White British18.7%
Other9.9%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Black Caribbean6.1%
Asian Other5.8%
Black African4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.51184, -1.99957 · B70 7SQ
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103968
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lyng.sandwell.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lyng Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lyng Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2016.
Is Lyng Primary School a good school?
Lyng Primary School scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lyng Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lyng Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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