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Lum Head Primary School
Troutbeck Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4RR, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.4 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
291
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 78% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 71% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2019Older 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.3%
Asian Pakistani20.6%
Asian Other7.6%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.38232, -2.23163 · SK8 4RR
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106093
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lum Head Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lum Head Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2019.
Is Lum Head Primary School a good school?
Lum Head Primary School scores 71.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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