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Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Main Street, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8JY

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

64.0%

Writing

64.0%

Maths

55.0%

RWM Combined

55.0%

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About Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 39 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Main Street, Lancaster, LA2 8JY | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
Jul 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Nov 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

What is Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School located?

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA2 8JY).

How many pupils attend Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School has around 39 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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