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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Brockenhurst Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 3BU, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
627
Capacity
739
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 53% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some other local options.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2018Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other3.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.45908, -2.96334 · L9 3BU
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN141937
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ricelaneprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2018.
Is Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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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