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Croftlands Junior School
Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9JU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education, though parents may want to consider its limited performance in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2012Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other1.2%
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54.18228, -3.09563 · LA12 9JU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112198
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Croftlands Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Croftlands Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2012.
Is Croftlands Junior School a good school?
Croftlands Junior School scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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