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Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 92.7 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting a positive reputation among parents and the community. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.59344, -2.76421 · WN8 7HS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137127
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pda.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy a good school?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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