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Caton Primary School
Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9NH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
74
Capacity
85
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2019Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 (38 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
Mixed Other4.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
White Other2.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Location
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54.06997, -2.71725 · LA2 9NH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119322
School typeCommunity school
Websitecatonprimary.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Caton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Caton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2019.
Is Caton Primary School a good school?
Caton Primary School scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Caton Primary School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Caton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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