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Marsden Community Primary School
Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.0 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 8%, the overall satisfaction and engagement within the community contribute positively to the school's environment.
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Last inspected: 3 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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
Asian Pakistani93.8%
White Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
White British0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.83207, -2.21485 · BB9 0BE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119176
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.marsdenschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Marsden Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marsden Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2013.
Is Marsden Community Primary School a good school?
Marsden Community Primary School scores 51.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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