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Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School
Withington Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5LU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.0 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential areas for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Location
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53.62823, -2.70523 · PR7 5LU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119475
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.heskinpembertons.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School a good school?
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School scores 74.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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