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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
479
Capacity
475
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While 59% of students meet the expected standards and 16% achieve a higher standard, there is room for improvement in overall academic outcomes. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a supportive environment for children aged 2 to 11.
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Last inspected: 16 June 2015Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani66.4%
Black African10.0%
Asian Other7.1%
White British5.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.1%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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53.56075, -2.40913 · BL3 2PL
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105214
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 June 2015.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever a good school?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever scores 52.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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