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North Lakes School
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
228
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education. While 39% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, the school is performing in the top 93% of schools nationally for expected attainment. However, it's worth noting that there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% 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 British78.1%
White Other14.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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54.65620, -2.75177 · CA11 8NU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112118
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is North Lakes School rated by Ofsted?
North Lakes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is North Lakes School a good school?
North Lakes School scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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