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Gobowen Primary School
School Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.9 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Good and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 92% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 77.9, indicating it outperforms 78% of schools in the area, though only 4% of students achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2015Older 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%. | 92% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.89886, -3.03910 · SY11 3LD
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123366
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gobowenschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gobowen Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gobowen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2015.
Is Gobowen Primary School a good school?
Gobowen Primary School scores 77.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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