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Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.7 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
260
Capacity
310
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, indicating room for improvement in advanced learning outcomes. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some local schools.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2015Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other4.2%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.42262, -2.77339 · L35 8PB
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104777
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Longton Lane Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longton Lane Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2015.
Is Longton Lane Community Primary School a good school?
Longton Lane Community Primary School scores 39.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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