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Crow Orchard Primary School
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
115
Capacity
154
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 92% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 80% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 8%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2017Older 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%. | 92% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Location
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53.55415, -2.79052 · WN8 8QG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119334
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Crow Orchard Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Crow Orchard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2017.
Is Crow Orchard Primary School a good school?
Crow Orchard Primary School scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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