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Linacre Primary School
Thornton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 5ED, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
132
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 132, the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted as of May 2023. However, it stands out for its impressive KS2 expected results in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 99% nationally, despite a lower percentage of students achieving the higher standard. Parent satisfaction ratings may be an important consideration given the school's challenges, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 1.8/100, indicating it performs better than only 2% of schools.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 17% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.8%
Black African13.6%
Other10.6%
Asian Other6.8%
White Other6.1%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Location
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53.45941, -2.99094 · L20 5ED
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104853
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.linacreprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Linacre Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Linacre Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Linacre Primary School a good school?
Linacre Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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