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Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bolton-le-Sands, Bolton-le-Sands School, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 8DT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.1 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
296
Capacity
315
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where 59% of pupils meet the expected standard. However, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, the school is performing better than 37% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a decent level of satisfaction among parents and the community.
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Last inspected: 19 July 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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54.10422, -2.78772 · LA5 8DT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119521
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.blsschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 July 2022.
Is Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School scores 37.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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