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South Walney Junior School
Amphitrite Street South, Walney, South Walney Junior School Amphitrite Street South, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3BG, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.3 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider its performance in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2012Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British94.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.10225, -3.24817 · LA14 3BG
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149960
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Walney Junior School rated by Ofsted?
South Walney Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2012.
Is South Walney Junior School a good school?
South Walney Junior School scores 42.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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