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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Vicarage Road West, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5DE, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
266
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, and the school serves a community of 256 pupils, providing a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 15 February 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.59270, -2.58888 · BL6 5DE
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105211
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.blackrodchurchschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2012.
Is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School a good school?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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