Lostock Hall Primary School
About Lostock Hall Primary School
Lostock Hall Primary School in Cheshire East has been rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. The school was previously judged Outstanding back in 2009, and while the overall grade has dropped, inspectors noted that behaviour and attitudes remain Outstanding. The most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard: 82% of pupils hit that benchmark, well above the Cheshire East local authority average of 64%. That puts Lostock Hall in the top 15 out of 113 primary schools in the borough, and in the top 9% nationally. The school also achieved a ranking score of 82 on this measure, placing it firmly in the top 10 tier of Cheshire East primaries. So while the headline grade has slipped, the actual outcomes for children are still strong relative to the local area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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