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Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newton-with-Scales, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3RT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 70% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 73% of schools. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 22%, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other2.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.77045, -2.83231 · PR4 3RT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119805
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.newton.lancsngfl.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2012.
Is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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