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Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Hornby, Hornby St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8JY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
39
Capacity
70
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 39, this primary school shows strengths in achieving 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing development, and the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 7% of schools. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other10.3%
Gypsy/Roma5.1%
Location
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54.11319, -2.63775 · LA2 8JY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119530
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.hornby.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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