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Leyland Methodist Junior School

Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET, Lancashire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
262
Capacity
280
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Methodist
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that the school may face some challenges compared to others in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 November 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.46%Bottom 13% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.7%Bottom 47% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.69283, -2.68621 · PR25 3ET

School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150577
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Leyland Methodist Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Leyland Methodist Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 November 2021.

Is Leyland Methodist Junior School a good school?

Leyland Methodist Junior School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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