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Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Rosewood Avenue, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4FE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.2 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
97
Capacity
119
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 97, the school shows strengths in achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 65% nationally. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Limited published data suggests a need for ongoing development, particularly in raising the percentage of students reaching higher standards.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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53.73999, -2.63733 · PR5 4FE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119393
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.walton.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Higher Walton Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2023.
Is Higher Walton Church of England Primary School a good school?
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School scores 3.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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