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West Street Community Primary School
West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
192
Capacity
230
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 79%, this primary school offers a supportive community environment, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 52%, which is above the national average, only 5% achieve a higher standard. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 5% of schools, suggesting there is room for significant growth and development.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School keeps me informed
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School supports development
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
Asian Pakistani13.5%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.85592, -2.16713 · BB8 0HW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119174
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.west-street.org
Frequently asked questions
What is West Street Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Street Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is West Street Community Primary School a good school?
West Street Community Primary School scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 West Street Community Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Street Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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