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Goodly Dale Primary School

Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JX, Westmorland and Furness


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
98
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary

With a Good Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic opportunities.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 October 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.73%Top 28% 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
Parent View (22 responses)
3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
5% disagree
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
82%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
73%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.4%
White Other16.7%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Location
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54.37026, -2.91342 · LA23 2JX

School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112191
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Goodly Dale Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Goodly Dale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.

Is Goodly Dale Primary School a good school?

Goodly Dale Primary School scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Goodly Dale Primary School?

Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Goodly Dale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.

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