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Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.1 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
180
Capacity
245
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 99% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 24% of students achieve the expected level across these subjects, and just 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic performance. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, given the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score of 8.1, which suggests it may not be as competitive as others in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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%. | 24% | 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%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Other5.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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54.13566, -3.22954 · LA14 4AR
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149295
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ormsgill.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School a good school?
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School scores 8.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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