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Astley Primary School

Fakenham Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2HH, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
315
Ages
511
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning, particularly excelling in expected standards at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally for reading, writing, and maths combined. However, it's important to note that only 39% of pupils are meeting the expected standards, and there are no students achieving at a higher standard. Overall, while there are strengths in certain areas, parents may want to consider the school’s performance in higher achievement levels.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.39%Bottom 7% 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
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.85557, 1.04903 · NR24 2HH

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144565
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Astley Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Astley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.

Is Astley Primary School a good school?

Astley Primary School scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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