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Spindle Point Primary School

Moss Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8SE, Bolton


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving expected standards that place it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 77% of schools. However, while 74% of pupils meet expected standards, only 23% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 7 February 2017Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.74%Top 25% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.23%Top 6% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black African1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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53.53352, -2.36365 · BL4 8SE

School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105196
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Spindle Point Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Spindle Point Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2017.

Is Spindle Point Primary School a good school?

Spindle Point Primary School scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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