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Whalley Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
310
Capacity
315
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels with 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive learning environment. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2016Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 British92.3%
White Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.82107, -2.40899 · BB7 9SY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119429
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.whalleyceprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whalley Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whalley Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2016.
Is Whalley Church of England Primary School a good school?
Whalley Church of England Primary School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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