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Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 80% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as evidenced by a LocaleIQ score better than 70% of schools. However, only 8% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 June 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%. | 80% | Top 13% 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 Pakistani94.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
White British0.3%
Location
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53.83757, -2.22180 · BB9 7SY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119177
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lomeshaye Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Lomeshaye Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2013.
Is Lomeshaye Junior School a good school?
Lomeshaye Junior School scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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