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Lapal Primary School
Priory Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0BZ, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.9 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
365
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 92.9 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 February 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.6%
Asian Indian8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Other1.6%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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52.45234, -2.02312 · B62 0BZ
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN143782
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lapal.dudley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lapal Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lapal Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Lapal Primary School a good school?
Lapal Primary School scores 92.9/100 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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