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Cottam Primary School
Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0NY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
280
Capacity
308
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its strong parent satisfaction, with 85% of parents recommending it. While the school performs well in KS2 expected standards, ranking in the top 88% nationally for reading, writing, and maths, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. The LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 18% of schools, suggesting a need for further development in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.5%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.78244, -2.76042 · PR4 0NY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN131720
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cottam.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottam Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cottam Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Cottam Primary School a good school?
Cottam Primary School scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Cottam Primary School?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cottam Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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