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Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Lowerhouses Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JY, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
231
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. Although only 4% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, the overall progress reflects a supportive learning environment. Parent satisfaction is also a positive aspect to consider, despite the school's LocaleIQ score indicating areas for improvement compared to others in the region.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2018Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% 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 British58.1%
Black African10.6%
White Other5.6%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.63528, -1.76455 · HD5 8JY
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149734
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lowerhousesschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowerhouses CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2018.
Is Lowerhouses CofE Primary School a good school?
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School scores 39.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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