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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Norris Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where 42% of pupils meet the expected standard. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at just 3%. Parental satisfaction is generally positive, but the school may face challenges given its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 14% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 October 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 British91.3%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.56166, -2.37540 · BL3 1BQ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105242
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmll.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2012.
Is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever a good school?
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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