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Garstang Community Primary School
Oak Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1HT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.0 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% 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 recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 75% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 75.0 indicates it performs better than 75% of schools in the area, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 19% of students reach the higher level in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 1 March 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other3.9%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
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53.90649, -2.77599 · PR3 1HT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119300
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Garstang Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Garstang Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is Garstang Community Primary School a good school?
Garstang Community Primary School scores 75.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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