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Church Road Primary School
Captains Clough Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5RU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
454
Capacity
455
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 93%, this primary school demonstrates a positive learning environment. While 62% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 66% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
Progress is communicated
87%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
Asian Pakistani15.2%
Black African4.4%
Asian Indian4.2%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.59179, -2.46222 · BL1 5RU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105152
School typeCommunity school
Websitechurch-road.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Church Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Church Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Church Road Primary School a good school?
Church Road Primary School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Church Road Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Church Road Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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