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Alford Primary School
Hanby Lane, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BJ, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
312
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating from 2016, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parental satisfaction is also notable, with 82% of parents recommending the school. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2016Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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53.25725, 0.18256 · LN13 9BJ
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120440
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.alford.lincs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2016.
Is Alford Primary School a good school?
Alford Primary School scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Alford Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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