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Lings Primary School
Hayeswood Road, Lings, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NN, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.7 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it is a decent option for parents seeking a supportive educational environment within West Northamptonshire.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 British34.1%
White Other24.2%
Black African10.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed W+B African3.9%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
traveller_irish0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.26500, -0.83176 · NN3 8NN
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138955
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lings-primary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lings Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lings Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Lings Primary School a good school?
Lings Primary School scores 20.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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