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Waterfoot Primary School
Wolfenden Green, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9DA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
299
Capacity
315
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school has 73% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. While only 5% reach the higher standard, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 5-11, backed by a solid parent satisfaction score. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 59% of schools, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2012Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.69296, -2.24486 · BB4 9DA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119199
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.waterfoot.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterfoot Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterfoot Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2012.
Is Waterfoot Primary School a good school?
Waterfoot Primary School scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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