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High Lawn Primary School
Holden Avenue, Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7EX, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
502
Capacity
504
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing willingness to recommend the school. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% 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 |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School supports development
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
Asian Indian9.4%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.60879, -2.43396 · BL1 7EX
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105156
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.high-lawn.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Lawn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
High Lawn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is High Lawn Primary School a good school?
High Lawn Primary School scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 High Lawn Primary School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, High Lawn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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