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Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6TE, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.6 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, positioning it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 86% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.57406, -2.37776 · BL2 6TE
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105175
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackshaw Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackshaw Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Blackshaw Primary School a good school?
Blackshaw Primary School scores 65.6/100 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 Blackshaw Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackshaw Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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