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Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
Slater Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7SH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school has a positive reputation, indicated by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 67% of other schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2014Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.69002, -2.72975 · PR26 7SH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119476
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leyland St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2014.
Is Leyland St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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