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Forton Primary School
School Lane, Forton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
96
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is rated better than 56% of schools in its locality.
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Last inspected: 11 October 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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53.95457, -2.78221 · PR3 0AS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119128
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.fortonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Forton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Forton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Forton Primary School a good school?
Forton Primary School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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