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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.6 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
279
Capacity
218
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
128%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The school also enjoys a favorable LocaleIQ score, indicating it is better than 69% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.13908, -3.21101 · LA14 4PG
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112213
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2019.
Is Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery scores 68.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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