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Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Fence, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9ED, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.5 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 72% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, reflected in a LocaleIQ score better than 64% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2013Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 British85.1%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.83458, -2.25881 · BB12 9ED
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150581
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2013.
Is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School a good school?
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School scores 63.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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