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Water Primary School
Burnley Road East, Water, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9PX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.2 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
116
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in terms of expected outcomes, placing it in the top 95% nationally for KS2 reading, writing, and maths. However, only 36% of pupils meet the expected standard, and there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic achievement. Parent satisfaction appears to be a focus, but further data on overall progress and additional strengths would provide a clearer picture.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Location
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53.72656, -2.24293 · BB4 9PX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119198
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.water.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Water Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.
Is Water Primary School a good school?
Water Primary School scores 10.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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