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Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0SF, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.5 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
213
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 93% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 70%, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, although the proportion achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 10%.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 British93.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.49060, -2.67327 · WN4 0SF
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104778
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.garswoodprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Garswood Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2017.
Is Garswood Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School scores 92.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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