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Rufford CofE School
Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1SN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
122
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school has a solid community reputation, indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 73% of 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: 5 November 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%. | 79% | Top 15% 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 British95.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other1.6%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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53.63391, -2.81867 · L40 1SN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119483
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.rufford.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rufford CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Rufford CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Rufford CofE School a good school?
Rufford CofE School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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