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Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
153
Capacity
200
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 153, this primary school has shown some strengths, particularly in its KS2 results where it ranks in the top 97% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report, and the overall performance in achieving higher standards remains low at just 5%. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% 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 British67.3%
White Other15.7%
Mixed Other5.2%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.3%
Black Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.53835, -2.77091 · WN8 9NF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119297
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Digmoor Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Little Digmoor Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Little Digmoor Primary School a good school?
Little Digmoor Primary School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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