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Milnthorpe Primary School
Firs Road, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7QF, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels with 89% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 March 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%. | 89% | Top 3% 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 (33 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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54.22538, -2.76989 · LA7 7QF
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112184
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Milnthorpe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Milnthorpe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2015.
Is Milnthorpe Primary School a good school?
Milnthorpe Primary School scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Milnthorpe Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Milnthorpe Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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