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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
386
Capacity
384
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally strong, although only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 23 February 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other5.2%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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54.05999, -2.81315 · LA1 2RJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119132
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ryelands.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster Ryelands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2022.
Is Lancaster Ryelands Primary School a good school?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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