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Eskdale Junior School
Eskdale Drive, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5NA, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
248
Capacity
280
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 2% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support and engagement. However, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.3%
Black African8.5%
Asian Chinese8.1%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.91955, -1.24623 · NG9 5NA
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122545
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.eskdale.notts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Eskdale Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Eskdale Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Eskdale Junior School a good school?
Eskdale Junior School scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Eskdale Junior School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Eskdale Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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