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Vickerstown School
Mill Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3XY, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.9 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
174
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it has limited published data on student progress. Impressively, it ranks in the top 99% of schools for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, though only 15% of pupils meet this standard, and none achieve the higher standard. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than just 6% of schools, suggesting potential areas for improvement in overall academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 5 March 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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 British98.9%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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54.11214, -3.25561 · LA14 3XY
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149244
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Vickerstown School rated by Ofsted?
Vickerstown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2013.
Is Vickerstown School a good school?
Vickerstown School scores 5.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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