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Northfold Community Primary School
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.1 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of April 2024, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 65% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the LocaleIQ score suggests the school is performing better than 33% of its peers, indicating potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 British92.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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53.88609, -3.03262 · FY5 2NL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119290
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northfold.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northfold Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northfold Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Northfold Community Primary School a good school?
Northfold Community Primary School scores 33.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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