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Catforth Primary School
School Lane, Catforth, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0HL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.0 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
105
Capacity
104
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2018Older 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Location
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53.81284, -2.78979 · PR4 0HL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119160
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.catforthprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Catforth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Catforth Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2018.
Is Catforth Primary School a good school?
Catforth Primary School scores 23.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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