Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

A good community school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School.

Lancaster, LA11LD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Lancaster, LA11LD
Phone
152464520
Website
dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119130
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LD
Website
www.dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
400
Free School Meals
16.5% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
400 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Valued, encouraged and challenged to be the best we can possibly be"

Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. The school is a safe and engaging place for all. Treating people equally does not always involve treating them all in exactly the same way. Some pupils require tailored support to be successful. People from a range of different groups are consulted and involved in school decisions. There are clear and consistent procedures for dealing with prejudice-related bullying and incidents.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Adam Newton welcomes visitors and emphasises high expectations, precise teaching, and inclusive approaches. The message describes a happy, caring environment where children develop self‑confidence and independence and are encouraged to aspire to be the best they can be, with partnership between school and parents/community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Enrichment Clubs Making Movies Music & Festivals Outdoor Learning Chess Club

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum

SEND Provision

Dallas Road SEND provision emphasises early identification and intervention for SEND; aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum accessible to all; promotes partnership with parents and external agencies; child at the centre of decisions; staff plan, teach and assess taking into account individual pupil differences.

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place you must complete a Lancashire County Council application form. For joining Dallas Road in September, contact the school office to arrange a tour. In-year admissions are handled by Lancashire County Council's Pupil Access Team. Oversubscription decisions are governed by the local authority. Determined Admissions Arrangements 2025-26; Dallas Road Attendance Policy 2025-26; Admissions Appeals are handled by Lancashire County Council's Appeals Team.

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