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Levens CofE School
Church Road Levens, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
102
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 38% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 94% nationally. However, the overall KS2 higher standard achievement is relatively low at 13%. The school serves a small community of 102 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 17% of schools.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2014Older 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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54.26642, -2.78756 · LA8 8PU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112262
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.levens.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Levens CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Levens CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2014.
Is Levens CofE School a good school?
Levens CofE School scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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