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St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Pennystone Road, Halton, Penny Stone Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6QE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
245
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 64% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community engagement. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 12 November 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.3%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.08021, -2.75932 · LA2 6QE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119529
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitestwilfrids-halton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School a good school?
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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