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Bentham Community Primary School
Low Bentham Road, Bentham, Bentham Community Primary School, LANCASTER, Lancashire, LA2 7BP, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.9 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
145
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid educational standards, placing it in the top 85% nationally for expected outcomes. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached this benchmark. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its relatively low LocaleIQ score, indicating limited resources or opportunities in the area.
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Last inspected: 29 November 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Black African4.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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54.11954, -2.52023 · LA2 7BP
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121380
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.benthamcpschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bentham Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bentham Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is Bentham Community Primary School a good school?
Bentham Community Primary School scores 15.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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