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Walverden Primary School
Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, as reflected in the LocaleIQ score, which is better than 56% of schools. However, only 12% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 17 April 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%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani80.0%
White Other9.8%
Asian Other4.4%
White British2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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53.83466, -2.20368 · BB9 0TL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119178
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Walverden Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Walverden Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2013.
Is Walverden Primary School a good school?
Walverden Primary School scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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