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Rectory CofE Primary School
Rectory Road, North Ashton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0QF, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.2 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
133
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 133, this primary school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. While it ranks in the top 98% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, it faces challenges with only 27% of students achieving these standards and none reaching the higher standard. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's performance and overall environment.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.5%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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53.49856, -2.66762 · WN4 0QF
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104797
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rectory CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rectory CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Rectory CofE Primary School a good school?
Rectory CofE Primary School scores 3.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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