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Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 83% nationally. However, it's worth noting that only 50% of pupils meet the expected standard, and there are no students achieving the higher standard. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment, but should also consider the limited data regarding overall pupil progress and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 23 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British81.3%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.78412, -2.88261 · PR4 2JP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119145
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkham and Wesham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 October 2013.
Is Kirkham and Wesham Primary School a good school?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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