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Locking Primary School

Meadow Drive, Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB, North Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.8 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
344
Capacity
430
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, ranking in the top 70% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it serves as a reliable choice for parents seeking a supportive learning environment for children aged 2 to 11.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 March 2022
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%.57%Bottom 31% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
White Other2.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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51.33452, -2.90995 · BS24 8BB

School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN144926
School typeAcademy converter

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

Locking Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.

Is Locking Primary School a good school?

Locking Primary School scores 33.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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