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Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Dolphinholme, Dolphinholme Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9AN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 85% of students meeting expected standards—placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school benefits from a strong community feel, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 80% of schools in the area. However, only 15% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 6 March 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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black African1.3%
Location
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53.97579, -2.73701 · LA2 9AN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119526
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2024.
Is Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School a good school?
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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