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Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7XB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.3 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
108
Capacity
130
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable 92% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 2% of schools nationwide. The strong LocaleIQ score of 95.3 indicates a high level of overall quality and satisfaction. However, it's worth noting that there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 92% | Top 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 British82.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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53.58837, -2.78478 · WN8 7XB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119482
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.newburgh.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newburgh Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Newburgh Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School scores 95.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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