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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
81
Capacity
116
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, boasting a 100% recommendation rate from surveyed families. The school excels in achieving 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed Other4.9%
White Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Location
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53.34821, -1.98868 · SK23 7PQ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112648
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School scores 68.8/100 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.
What do parents say about Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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