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Lowercroft Primary School
Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.8 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all pupils. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 57% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement with the community.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
Progress is communicated
66%
School supports development
61%
School keeps me informed
59%
School has high expectations
59%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.59100, -2.34071 · BL8 2TS
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lowercroft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowercroft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is Lowercroft Primary School a good school?
Lowercroft Primary School scores 34.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Lowercroft Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lowercroft Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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