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Anderton Primary School
Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student achievement, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 12% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.61765, -2.59713 · PR6 9NN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119202
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Anderton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Anderton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2019.
Is Anderton Primary School a good school?
Anderton Primary School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Anderton Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Anderton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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