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Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DA, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.2 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
288
Capacity
294
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 95% nationally. However, the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is notably low, at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves as a solid choice for families seeking a supportive educational environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 3 March 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 British89.2%
Black African3.5%
Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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54.52711, -3.57395 · CA28 8DA
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN134214
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Valley Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2015.
Is Valley Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Valley Primary School and Nursery scores 10.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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