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Moorgate Primary School
Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
338
Capacity
350
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 67%, placing it in the top 45% nationally, although only 9% achieve the higher standard. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to quality education and student success.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Black African7.1%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.58551, -2.40967 · BL2 2RH
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105171
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.moorgate.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorgate Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2016.
Is Moorgate Primary School a good school?
Moorgate Primary School scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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