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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods Ce Primary School, CHORLEY, Lancashire, PR6 7PS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
242
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 81% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School has high expectations
96%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.68913, -2.63962 · PR6 7PS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119478
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewhittleprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School a good school?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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