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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.8 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. Academic performance is commendable, with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 15% of students reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.5
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other6.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Other1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.54624, -2.77056 · WN8 6ED
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119304
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.delph.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Delph Side Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Delph Side Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Delph Side Community Primary School a good school?
Delph Side Community Primary School scores 85.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Delph Side Community Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Delph Side Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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