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Lyme Community Primary School
Lyme Street, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9HD, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.3 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
245
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard in key subjects, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more able students.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.45667, -2.65391 · WA12 9HD
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104776
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lyme Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lyme Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Lyme Community Primary School a good school?
Lyme Community Primary School scores 54.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Lyme Community Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lyme Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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