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Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Bracken Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EU, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.4 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary academy demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% of schools nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 67.4, indicating it outperforms 67% of schools in the area. While the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 14%, the overall academic environment appears supportive and effective for student growth.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2013Older 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%. | 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%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Other0.4%
Location
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53.31286, -0.92975 · DN22 7EU
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144526
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bracken Lane Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bracken Lane Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2013.
Is Bracken Lane Primary Academy a good school?
Bracken Lane Primary Academy scores 67.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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