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Great Wood Primary School
Beaufort Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6UB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.7 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 72% of other schools. However, only 17% of pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2013Older 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%. | 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%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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54.07244, -2.83666 · LA4 6UB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119311
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.greatwood.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Wood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2013.
Is Great Wood Primary School a good school?
Great Wood Primary School scores 71.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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