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Holmeswood Methodist School
Chapel Lane, Holmeswood, Nr Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1UD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.4 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
51
Capacity
42
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive environment for its 51 pupils aged 3-11. While it excels in having 98% of students achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school faces challenges, as none reached the higher standard. The overall performance places it in the bottom 8% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 10 January 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Mixed Other5.9%
White Other5.9%
Location
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53.64445, -2.86258 · L40 1UD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119403
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.holmeswood.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmeswood Methodist School rated by Ofsted?
Holmeswood Methodist School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2017.
Is Holmeswood Methodist School a good school?
Holmeswood Methodist School scores 8.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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