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Brandwood Primary School
Brandwood Street, Brandwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4BG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.6 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
465
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 56% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 8% indicates room for improvement, the school is better than 38% of others in its locale, suggesting a supportive environment for students aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani32.5%
Asian Indian20.9%
Black African19.4%
Other6.5%
White British6.0%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.56584, -2.45180 · BL3 4BG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105148
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brandwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brandwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Brandwood Primary School a good school?
Brandwood Primary School scores 37.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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