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The Oaks Primary School
Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7HS, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 79% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school enjoys a favorable LocaleIQ score, outperforming 74% of schools, indicating a supportive environment for learning. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality 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%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.8%
Asian Indian24.5%
Asian Pakistani10.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.60979, -2.42627 · BL1 7HS
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105176
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.theoaksbolton.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oaks Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Oaks Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is The Oaks Primary School a good school?
The Oaks Primary School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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