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Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6AU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.6 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary academy demonstrates a commitment to quality education. The school excels in KS2 results, achieving 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is 20%, which is positive, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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52.85517, -2.25847 · ST21 6AU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143351
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lonsdale.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy scores 85.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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