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Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road North, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3DE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
136
Capacity
200
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined achievement in reading, writing, and maths at 67%, the school performs in the top 45% nationally, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests areas for development, which parents may want to consider. The LocaleIQ score of 8.2 indicates that it is better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in the overall educational environment.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 British77.2%
White Other13.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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53.78993, -2.88546 · PR4 3DE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119553
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School a good school?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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