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Gaskell Community Primary School
Thomas Holden Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2QG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.6 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
473
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 92%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 79%, placing it in the top 15% nationally. However, only 11% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.6%
Black African18.0%
White British11.4%
Other5.7%
White Other4.9%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.58427, -2.43913 · BL1 2QG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105155
School typeCommunity school
Websitegaskellprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gaskell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gaskell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Gaskell Community Primary School a good school?
Gaskell Community Primary School scores 80.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Gaskell Community Primary School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gaskell Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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