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Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% expressing they would recommend the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.79912, -2.63557 · PR2 5SD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119565
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores 84.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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