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Askam Village School
Lots Road, Askam-in-furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
203
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 98% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's solid reputation, despite its relatively low LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 26% | Bottom 2% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.1%
Black African0.6%
Location
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54.18467, -3.20607 · LA16 7DA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112409
School typeFoundation school
Websiteaskamvillageschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Askam Village School rated by Ofsted?
Askam Village School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2022.
Is Askam Village School a good school?
Askam Village School scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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