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Royal Cross Primary School
Elswick Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1NT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
31
Capacity
42
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school boasts a remarkable parent satisfaction rate of 100%, indicating strong community support and engagement. However, it's important to note that recent KS2 results show no pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which may raise concerns about academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score of 88.6 suggests it outperforms 89% of schools, reflecting its overall quality in the local context.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
White Other6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Location
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53.76574, -2.75512 · PR2 1NT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN133688
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Cross Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Royal Cross Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2015.
Is Royal Cross Primary School a good school?
Royal Cross Primary School scores 88.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Royal Cross Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Royal Cross Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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