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Claypool Primary School
Salisbury Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LN, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
227
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key areas, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 4% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating a potential area for growth. Overall, parents can find a supportive environment, though limited published data suggests there may be room for improvement in challenging all students to excel.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2013Older 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%. | 34% | Bottom 4% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.7%
White Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.58633, -2.52229 · BL6 6LN
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105195
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.claypool.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Claypool Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Claypool Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2013.
Is Claypool Primary School a good school?
Claypool Primary School scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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