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Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Arkholme, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1AU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.6 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
98
Capacity
112
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably lower than the national average, the school performs well compared to many others in the region, ranking in the top 91% for expected outcomes. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached this level in the last assessment.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 British96.9%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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54.14328, -2.63915 · LA6 1AU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119523
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Arkholme Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Arkholme Church of England Primary School a good school?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School scores 12.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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