Lockleys North Primary School has a reputation for being the preferred school in the area. This reputation comes from the school's focus on community-mindedness, pursuit of excellence and learner wellbeing. The school provides a safe and orderly learning environment where expectations of staff, students and parents are made explicit. Students come from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The school is implementing a 21st century learning program with emphasis on the development of international technology standards, an inquiry learning approach across the curriculum, and assessment as an integral part of the teaching-learning program. The school implements the 'You Can Do It' program Reception to Year 7. There is an emphasis on using classrooms and special facilities as flexible learning spaces. Specialist programs are offered in science, physical education, music, German and Greek. Early intervention, learning support and ESL programs address the individual learning needs of students achieving below benchmark standards. Parents are supportive of the school's directions and the governing council is actively involved in policy development.