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Gilnow Primary School
Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4LG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 results where 53% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, while the school performs better than 22% of others in the area, parents may want to consider these aspects when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2012Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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
Asian Pakistani59.7%
Black African18.2%
Asian Other5.2%
Other4.3%
White Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
White British1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.57550, -2.44894 · BL1 4LG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105198
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gilnow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gilnow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2012.
Is Gilnow Primary School a good school?
Gilnow Primary School scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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