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Calow CofE VC Primary School
North Road, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.2 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
199
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 77% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 68.2, indicating it outperforms 68% of schools. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 September 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
Asian Indian12.8%
White Other3.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.23692, -1.39023 · S44 5BD
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112876
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.calow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Calow CofE VC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Calow CofE VC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Calow CofE VC Primary School a good school?
Calow CofE VC Primary School scores 68.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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