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Kearsley West Primary School
Primrose Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9BZ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.1 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parental satisfaction at 96%, this primary school stands out as a solid choice for families. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
Black African11.2%
Other5.0%
White Other3.7%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.54266, -2.38747 · BL4 9BZ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105186
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kearsley West Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kearsley West Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2015.
Is Kearsley West Primary School a good school?
Kearsley West Primary School scores 78.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Kearsley West Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kearsley West Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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