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Cobbs Brow School
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.1 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
312
Capacity
320
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (125 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other3.5%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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53.55991, -2.78245 · WN8 6SU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119329
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cobbs Brow School rated by Ofsted?
Cobbs Brow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Cobbs Brow School a good school?
Cobbs Brow School scores 91.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Cobbs Brow School?
Based on 125 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cobbs Brow School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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