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Carnforth Community Primary School
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.4 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
82
Capacity
121
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While it excels in achieving high expectations in reading, writing, and maths at the expected level, with 29% of students meeting this benchmark, there is room for improvement in reaching higher standards, as none of the pupils achieved the higher level. Overall, it offers a nurturing environment in a small school setting, which may appeal to parents seeking personalized attention for their children.
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Last inspected: 6 February 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%. | 29% | 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 British90.2%
White Other4.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Location
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54.12734, -2.76882 · LA5 9LQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119126
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnforth Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Carnforth Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Carnforth Community Primary School a good school?
Carnforth Community Primary School scores 8.4/100 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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