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Hardy Mill Primary School
Hardy Mill Road, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4EF, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
356
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 9% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 February 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%. | 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%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
97%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Irish0.3%
White Other0.3%
Location
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53.60050, -2.38357 · BL2 4EF
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105189
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hardymill.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hardy Mill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hardy Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2015.
Is Hardy Mill Primary School a good school?
Hardy Mill Primary School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Hardy Mill Primary School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hardy Mill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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