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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School
Rufford Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8JX, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
233
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since June 2017, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 74% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 66% of schools. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2017Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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53.50758, -2.78542 · WA11 8JX
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN149929
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2017.
Is Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School a good school?
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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