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Sunning Hill Primary School
Goldsmith Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TR, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
536
Capacity
531
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving above the national average in Key Stage 2 assessments, where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 16%, the overall positive environment and academic outcomes make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian55.8%
Asian Pakistani23.1%
Black African7.8%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
White Other0.2%
Location
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53.56626, -2.44397 · BL3 6TR
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105163
School typeCommunity school
Websitesunninghillprimary.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunning Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sunning Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Sunning Hill Primary School a good school?
Sunning Hill Primary School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Sunning Hill Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sunning Hill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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