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Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
427
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive 86% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out as an excellent choice for families. The school also boasts strong parent satisfaction, with 98% of parents recommending it. Additionally, it ranks in the top 6% nationally for expected outcomes, highlighting its commitment to high educational standards.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 28% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.1%
Asian Indian28.3%
Asian Pakistani14.5%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.79313, -2.69594 · PR2 9GA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119339
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherwood Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Sherwood Primary School a good school?
Sherwood Primary School scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Sherwood Primary School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sherwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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