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Willow Lane Community Primary School
Willow Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5PR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With 88% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school shows a strong level of community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 46%, it ranks in the top 87% nationally for expected standards, indicating potential for further growth. However, the overall LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
Black African5.9%
White Other4.4%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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54.04872, -2.81480 · LA1 5PR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119134
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.willow.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Lane Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Willow Lane Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Willow Lane Community Primary School a good school?
Willow Lane Community Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Willow Lane Community Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Willow Lane Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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