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Withnell Fold Primary School
Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
Withnell Fold Primary School has received a Good rating from Ofsted, reflecting a solid standard of education. Although 42% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school is in the top 91% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a strong performance relative to many others. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, though it is worth noting that only a small percentage achieve the higher standard in assessments.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School has high expectations
70%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Location
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53.70233, -2.58994 · PR6 8BA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119306
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.withnell.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Withnell Fold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Withnell Fold Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2015.
Is Withnell Fold Primary School a good school?
Withnell Fold Primary School scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Withnell Fold Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Withnell Fold Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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