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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Bent Spur Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8PB, 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
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 22% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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
White British84.4%
Mixed Other2.7%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Location
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53.53805, -2.37273 · BL4 8PB
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105240
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ststephenskearsley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is St Stephen's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's CofE 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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