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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2DN, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
228
Capacity
223
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 95% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community and positive environment for children. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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54.20323, -2.60506 · LA6 2DN
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112323
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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