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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
473
Capacity
498
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a KS2 expected R+W+M score of 82%, this primary academy demonstrates exceptional performance, placing it in the top 10% across the UK. The school's LocaleIQ score of 93.2 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting strong community support and resources. However, it's worth noting that there are currently no pupils achieving the higher standard at KS2.
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Last inspected: 13 September 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%. | 82% | Top 10% 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
Asian Pakistani68.3%
Asian Indian24.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White British1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Location
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53.74793, -2.50784 · BB2 6LX
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN139514
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wensleyfold.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy a good school?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy scores 93.2/100 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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