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St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Brookfold Lane, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4DZ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, the school is better than 76% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive environment for learning. However, only 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School has high expectations
74%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.60376, -2.38676 · BL2 4DZ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105246
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton a good school?
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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