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Kennington Primary School
Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.4 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
247
Capacity
245
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 60% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 79.4 indicates that it outperforms 79% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 9% of pupils achieve higher standards at KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian28.3%
Asian Pakistani19.0%
White British13.0%
Mixed W+Asian8.9%
Asian Other7.3%
Other6.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
White Other3.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.77963, -2.69584 · PR2 8ER
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119153
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kennington.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kennington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kennington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is Kennington Primary School a good school?
Kennington Primary School scores 79.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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