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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top half of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, although its LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 41% of schools, suggesting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 22 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 British71.8%
White Other20.0%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.53844, -2.75987 · WN8 9BN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149982
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2012.
Is Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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