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Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.2 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of December 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Although only 7% achieved the higher standard, the school is better than 53% of others in the area, indicating a positive learning environment. Parents can feel confident about the school's overall quality, although they may want to consider the relatively low percentage of students reaching the higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Other2.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.72088, -2.69929 · PR26 6PR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119612
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School a good school?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School scores 53.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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