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Scargill CofE Primary School
Beech Lane, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6GU, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
302
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for learning, particularly with 35% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing them in the top 4% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 84% expressing happiness with the school, though the lack of higher standard achievements in KS2 indicates room for improvement. Overall, it's a supportive environment for young learners, despite some challenges in academic progress.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% 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 |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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52.96796, -1.36253 · DE7 6GU
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144467
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Scargill CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Scargill CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Scargill CofE Primary School a good school?
Scargill CofE Primary School scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Scargill CofE Primary School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scargill CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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