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Blackrod Primary School
Manchester Road, Blackrod, Manchester Road,, Blackrod, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL6 5SY, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
312
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 78% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 95.4 indicates it outperforms 95% of schools, reflecting strong community support and satisfaction. However, while the percentage of students achieving higher standards is 17%, which is commendable, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.58454, -2.57148 · BL6 5SY
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105191
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.blackrodprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackrod Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackrod Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Blackrod Primary School a good school?
Blackrod Primary School scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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